On January 24, 2023, Mississippi First, along with 35 early learning collaboratives, pre-K champions, government officials, and the Mississippi Department of Education, celebrated ten years of transformative high-quality pre-K in Mississippi.
Over 75 people attended the celebration in Jackson last week. Senator Brice Wiggins, Senate sponsor of the pre-K law, read a proclamation from Governor Tate Reeves naming the week of January 23-27, 2023, as Early Learning Collaborative Week and gave remarks. Mayor Toby Barker (Hattiesburg), House sponsor of the pre-K law, also gave a speech detailing the significance of the moment. Rachel Canter, Mississippi First’s Executive Director, led a recognition ceremony for the original bill sponsors as well as current champions.
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Small Moments. Big Impact. Everyday Play
Play is a natural and important part of how children learn. Whether they are building, pretending, drawing, or exploring, play gives children the chance to make sense of the world around them. Through play, children practice problem solving, express their