Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/26/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: 8.0 SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Type: Action
Subject: "Week of the Young Child" Proclamation - April 4-9, 2022
Strategic Plan Alignment:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: 2022 Week of the Young Child Proclamation

Whereas, the Pueblo School District No. 60 and other local organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, are celebrating April 4-9, 2022 as the Week of the Young Child; and

Whereas, these organizations recognize the first years of a child’s life are the period of the most rapid brain development and lay the foundation for all future learning; and

Whereas, are working to improve high quality early childhood education, including early literacy and mathematics, that can provide a strong foundation of learning for young children; and

Whereas, early childhood teachers and others deserve to be valued, respected, and recognized for the important role they play in high quality early childhood education; and

Whereas, public policies urge the support of children, families and our economy through the pandemic crisis, recovery, and beyond; and

Now, Therefore, let it be known that the Pueblo School District No. 60 proclaims April 4-9, 2022 as the Week of the Young Child and encourages all citizens to support efforts that increase children and families’ access to high quality Early Childhood Education.
Funding:
Recommendation: That the Board of Education proclaims April 4-9, 2022 as the "Week of the Young Child" as presented in the April 26, 2022 Board materials.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Darlene Bermudez - TOSA Early Childhood
Signed By:
Kim Cura - Executive Director of Elementary Education
Signed By:
Suzanne Morey - Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning
Signed By:
Charlotte Macaluso - Superintendent