GUG Creative Beginnings

The Grow up Great initiative started 10 years ago, as a way to give children 5 and under, a way to ensure a strong start in early education. This strong start may lead to success later in life. The results are compelling: more children who have a strong start in early education tend to graduate high school and go on to college; they get higher salaries; and among them, there is less crime and drug abuse and fewer people on welfare. This panel discusses what a difference a caring and creative environment in early childhood can make. Guests include: Linda Bowden, New Jersey Regional President, PNC Financial Services Group, Michelle L. Marigliano, Special Projects and Assessment Coordinator, Young Audiences Arts for Learning, Ty Stephens, Teaching Artists, Sharron Miller Academy for the Performing Arts, Ronnie Ragen, Community Partnership Director, Trenton Community Music School.

11/1/14 #2498