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Parents, teachers urge board to expand ELDC early-childhood programs
Summary
Multiple residents and district teachers urged the school board to expand the district—s Early Learning/Development Center (ELDC), citing brain development research and classroom-readiness benefits.
Community members and district teachers told the DeKalb Board of Education during public comment that expanding early-childhood programming at the district—s Early Learning/Development Center (ELDC) should be a priority. Katie Huber, speaking on behalf of the LDC, said research supports early intervention and buildup of foundational skills: "90% of our brain is developed by the age of 5. 90% by 5." She added that quality early learning programs expose children to language…
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