Early Education and Development
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Sue Carpenter, Senior Director of United Way's Success By 6, Muya Hayes, Early Childhoo...
Sue Carpenter, Senior Director of United Way's Success By 6, Muya Hayes, Early Childhood Coordinator for Manor ISD and James Butler, AISD's 2014 Teacher of the Year and Pre-K Teacher at Gullett Elementary discuss the importance of ensuring early development for Pre-K children and the benefits of play-based learning. Filmed on American Graduate Day.
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Early Education and Development
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Sue Carpenter, Senior Director of United Way's Success By 6, Muya Hayes, Early Childhood Coordinator for Manor ISD and James Butler, AISD's 2014 Teacher of the Year and Pre-K Teacher at Gullett Elementary discuss the importance of ensuring early development for Pre-K children and the benefits of play-based learning. Filmed on American Graduate Day.
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