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The message is powerful and will remain the same for generations to come. "Early Childhood programs are particularly well positioned to help whole families move ahead".

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Governor Jeff Landry Proclaims February 2025 as Early Ed Month

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Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent share his support for Early Childcare. (Dr. Brumley's intro is under from 2:00-2:45 minutes) Please do not feel that you have to watch the entire video, but it also a great resource for more information on the struggles we face.

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The Daycare Myth by Dr. Dan Wuori | Louisiana Early Ed Month 2025

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We are kicking off Louisiana Early Ed Month 2025 with a Keynote Address by Dr. Dan Wuori on Wednesday, February 5 at 10am CST, “The Daycare Myth: What We Get…

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A major battle children face today, is competing for their parent's attention with screens.

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How Every Child Can Thrive by Five | Molly Wright | TED

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Please take a minute to complete this survey, at your earliest convenience.

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Handouts Packet

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Studies have shown that healthy brain development during early childhood increases the likelihood of success later in life.

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Nurturing the Future: Investing in Early Childhood Development

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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is a great place for resources on policies, advocacy, and early childcare and education research.

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173,000

totalin-needchildren birth through age 3 in Louisiana

114,000

in-need children without access to a high-quality early care and education program in Louisiana

annual loss faced by Louisiana employers from employee absences and turnover due to child care issues

annual loss faced by Louisiana's economyfrom employee absences and turnover due to child care issues

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Advancing policies to ensure that Louisiana's young children are ready for success in school and in life. The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is a nonpartisan, independent source of data, research, and pertinent information for policymakers, stakeholders, and the public ... Continue reading →

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Please visit our department page on St. Martin Parish School District website.

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Early Childhood Network - St. Martin Parish

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Learn more about St. Martin Parish population, housing and income, and workforce.

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St. Martin Parish is located in south-central Louisiana, just outside Lafayette. The US Census Bureau reports its 2019 population as 53,431, nearly 60% of which for those older than 16 years of age is active in the workforce. As the Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin, it covers nearly 740 square miles of picturesque sugar cane fields, low-lying swamp land, and rolling hills of moss-draped oaks.

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This website also provides information about St. Martin Parish population and diversity, economy, civics, education, housing and living, transportation, poverty, and healthcare.

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In 2023, St. Martin Parish, LA had a population of 51.6k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $53,394. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of St. Martin Parish, LA declined from 51,856 to 51,559, a −0.573% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,806 to $53,394, a 5.09% increase.