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Building early learning into downtown

As momentum grows around early learning in Pensacola, SCI looks forward to seeing more projects come on line with the goal in mind of building America's first Early Learning City.

• Nov 22, 2016
• Shannon Nickinson

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Local childcare centers piloting language program for toddlers, infants

Escambia County Early Learning Coalition program is on the cutting edge of effort to use LENA technology in childcare centers to support staff development, improve quality.

• Nov 18, 2016
• Shannon Nickinson

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Research shows quality key to making benefits of PreK last

New research from North Carolina shows that academic and social benefits are lasting — and the quality of the program is key to that positive lingering effect.

• Nov 18, 2016
• Shannon Nickinson

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Building early learning into premier Pensacola skatepark

Jon Shell’s vision for a top-of-the-line skate park is something he’s been pursuing for more than a year. And he wants to make sure early learning for Pensacola’s youngest citizens is built into it from the beginning.

• Oct 31, 2016
• Shannon Nickinson

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Shannon's Window: Building on Be the Bulb

The Be the Bulb contest was a great step in Pensacola's journey toward becoming an Early Learning City.

• Oct 20, 2016
• Shannon Nickinson