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Kansas highlights 42 'Blue Ribbon' Parents as Teachers affiliates as early childhood system shifts to new office
Summary
KSDE celebrated the state's Parents as Teachers programs and early literacy work, noting 42 Blue Ribbon affiliates and the July transfer of early childhood program administration to the state Office of Early Childhood.
Amanda Peterson, KSDE’s director of early childhood, and Lisa Williams, Kansas Parents as Teachers coordinator, presented the program’s role in early literacy and family supports and celebrated 42 Kansas affiliates that earned the Parents as Teachers 'Blue Ribbon' accreditation for fidelity and quality.
Peterson emphasized early brain development and the state’s intent to keep strong ties…
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