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New Playground at the West Tallahatchie Head Start Center
On Friday, August 9th, members of the community gathered at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a beautiful, new playground at…
Tallahatchie County Back to School Expo 2024
Thank you to all community partners and families who came together to make this year’s Tallahatchie County Back to…
Pre-K Playground Groundbreaking at West Tallahatchie Headstart
On Monday, May 20, members of the community joined representatives West Tallahatchie Headstart, the Institute of Community Services, Incorporated, Project…
Health Fair – May 2024
On May 21th, over 200 members of the community participated in the annual Health Fair at the James C. Kennedy…
CONGRATULATIONS Tallahatchie County Raising Highly Capable Kids Parent Academy Graduates!
TELA is proud to partner with Raising Highly Capable Kids, an evidence-based multi-lingual parenting program developed to build stronger…
Early Learning Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Eula Johnson Early Learning Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at Charleston Elementary School on December 18, 2023.…
10 Reasons why the Pre-K Tax Credit Works!
To kick off our 2023 Year End Appeal, we are highlighting our work as a community leader to engage, educate…
Tallahatchie County Back to School Expo 2023
On Saturday, August 5th, the Tallahatchie community came together again to help the children Gear Up for Success for…
Pre-K Playground Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Tuesday, July 18th, business leaders, local politicians and educators joined TELA for a Pre-K groundbreaking ceremony at Charleston Elementary…
Leading for Children June 29 Convening
Members of the community came together on Thursday, June 29th at the Tallahatchie County Library over lunch for their first…
Community Partner Spotlight: Jimmie Stennett
Jimmie Stennett, COO of Sayle Oil Company, graduated from Delta State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. After working…
Community Partner Spotlight: Sharon Adams-Herron
Sharon Adams-Herron is presently the Center Director at West Tallahatchie Head Start Center located in Glendora, Mississippi, for Institute of…
You’re Invited – Raising Highly Capable Kids
TELA/Tallahatchie County Vision Casting Event July 19, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tallahatchie County Library 102 E. Walnut Street…
TELA Champions Dinner
TELA hosted Tallahatchie County Early Childhood Champions for dinner and conversation on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Tutwiler, and Thursday…
Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment – Now Accepting Applications
Tallahatchie Early Learning Collaborative is now accepting applications for children who will be 4 years old on or before September…
Transition to Kindergarten 2023
Join us on Monday, April 3rd for this year’s Transition to Kindergarten! Students will receive a book and get a tour…
Week of the Young Child 2023
The 2023 Week of the Young Child kicks off Monday, April 3rd, and we are super excited to celebrate with…
Community Partner Spotlight: Rep. Thomas Reynolds
State Representative Tommy Reynolds has been a long-time friend of early childhood education. He was serving in his first term…
Celebrating 10 Years of Early Learning Collaboratives In the Classroom
The celebration of 10 years of early learning collaboratives continued in the classroom with fun, engaging learning opportunities for the…
Community Partner Spotlight : Benjamin Sykes Sturdivant
Benjamin Sykes Sturdivant is a retired farmer and an active volunteer in West Tallahatchie County. Mr. Sturdivantis an active member…