ATLANTA (October 13, 2015) | Senator Michael Rhett (D-Marietta) read to a group of students at the Bright Beginnings Preschool on Wednesday, October 7, in celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week. This year’s fifth annual Georgia Pre-K Week ran from Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9.
“Georgia’s Pre-K programs are so important to the development of our next generation,” said Senator Rhett. “It was my pleasure to read to the outstanding students at Bright Beginnings.”
While visiting Bright Beginnings, Sen. Rhett participated in a reading activity with the children, took a tour of the facility, talked with the staff, and got an up-close look at the many ways the center is supporting early learning. Sponsored by Voices for Georgia’s Children and Pre-K partners throughout the state, Georgia Pre-K Week focuses on the important role of Georgia’s Pre-K program on future academic achievement.
“The tremendous participation of public officials in this event demonstrates sustained support throughout Georgia for giving kids a solid foundation through early education,” said Emily Pelton, Executive Director of Voices for Georgia’s Children. “The commitment of state leadership and the business community to broad access and quality pre-K programs ensures that our young learners get the best start possible in learning and in life.”
Senator Rhett was one of 135 state officials who visited some of the approximately 3,800 Pre-K classrooms located in all 159 counties across Georgia.
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For Immediate Release:
October 13, 2015
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