Making Pensacola An Early Learning City

Early Brain Development

Gonzalez Court next to receive early learning play space

The next Make Play Smart playground is coming to Gonzalez Court.

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Gonzalez Court next to receive early learning play space

  • August 13, 2021
  • Shannon Nickinson
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SCI, pediatricians partner to share The Basics to families

  • June 28, 2021
  • Shannon Nickinson
Lincoln Park Elementary early learners
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Learners to Earners Summit ties early learning to workforce readiness

  • June 15, 2021
  • Shannon Nickinson
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Texting tool sends right message to parents to help prepare kids for school

  • June 02, 2021
  • Reggie Dogan
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Light Up Learning 

Light Up Learning is SCI's signature fundraiser, hosted by Board Member Josh Sitton and his special guests. It is planned for Oct. 21, 2021 at Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium. In 2020, more than $100,000 was raised to support our early brain development work in the community. To become a sponsor, email Shannon Nickinson at snickinson@studeri.org  

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SCI Light Up Learning 2020 - Organizers
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SCI Light Up Learning 2020 - Armed Forces Mascots
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SCI Light Up Learning 2020 - Award Winners
SCI Light Up Learning 2020 - Josh Sitton

Early Learning Initiatives

An Early Learning City is community that give parents the tools, advice and support they need to help their children be ready for kindergarten. From healthcare to business, everyone has a part to play.

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For Families

Resources to help you build your child’s brain every day, all the time

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Our Work

Programs to help build brains every day in our community.

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Pensacola Basics

Partners fueling the 5 Basics of health early brain development. 

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Univ. Of Chicago

Partners testing tools to help moms tune in, take turns, talk more.

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Donors

Supporters who keep our work alive and growing.

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Reports

Research-rich reports and special projects that inform our work.

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Volunteer

How you can join our volunteer corps. 

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Make An Investment In Early Learning

An Early Learning City is a community that gives parents the tools, advice, and support they need to help their children be ready for kindergarten. From healthcare to business, everyone has a part to play.

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