The Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee will host a mayoral forum on early education that is open to the public on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6pm at the Alpert Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Willow St.
“The Committee focuses on early education as a key to long-term school performance, as well as works to ensure that each child in Long Beach is healthy, safe, and educated,” said Luanne Mauro-Atkinson, chair of the citywide committee. “In light of the federal and state focus on early learning, it is critical for not only the candidates, but also for providers, parents, and others to ensure that the field of early education is front and center on every mayoral candidate platform.”
The committee is currently composed of agencies such as the Long Beach Public Library, Young Horizons, Comprehensive Child Development, Long Beach City College, Long Beach Unified School District, the Long Beach Community Improvement League, the National Council of Jewish Women, the Department of Children and Family Services and ChildNet Youth and Family Services.
Currently, the following candidates are confirmed for attendance: Damon Dunn, Gerrie Shipske, Bonnie Lowenthal, Jana Shields, Doug Otto, Kareem Muhammad, Richard Camp and Steven Mozena. Robert Garcia has been invited to participate as well and is committed to attending pending his schedule, according to the committee.
Registration is required for admission into the forum as space is limited. Individuals interested in attending may register for the forum at lbece.org .
Source: LB Early Childhood Education Committee
