Kindergarten Readiness and a Community Approach with Jane Leach

10/16/20 • 28 min

Today’s guest co-host is a lifelong educator now tasked with a big mission for the future of our community. As executive director of Future Ready Columbus, Jane Leach is working with the public, private and community partners to ensure every child in Franklin County enters kindergarten ready for lifelong success. The Bright By Text service Jane mentioned truly is one of my favorite tools for families. By texting “futureready” that's f-u-t-u-r-e-r-e-a-d-y to 274448 you will receive periodic tips and resources tailored to your little’s age to help them grow into healthy, happy, and successful adults.

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Brain Development and Children’s Critical First Years with Dr. Laura Justice

On the show today, a billion tiny connections to be made and using a goose to do it. Today’s guest co-host is a name to know in early childhood! Dr. Laura Justice is a language scientist, an expert on children’s literacy intervention, and is a Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology at Ohio State University. In 2005, Laura received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President George W. Bush, and if being a word-class researcher wasn’t enough, Laura is the Executive Director of the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy and the A. Sophie Rogers School for Early Learning, putting her at the center of Columbus’ early childhood community.

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Arts Around Columbus with Tom Katzenmeyer

From kitchen refrigerators to city skyscrapers, guest co-host, and president and CEO of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Tom Katzenmeyer knows the importance of art for our littles in our community.

This special arts edition of Circle Time is part of our month-long art celebration "ARTober!" You can join in on the ARTober fun by joining our virtual gallery opening and auction on October 28 at 7 PM. For more information and to RSVP visit southsidelearning.org/little-art-gallery, or bid on art at southsidelearning.org/auction! All proceeds benefit high-quality early learning in Columbus, Ohio.

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