Early Childhood Education & K-12 Policy Committee

Committee Chairs: Paula Polito

K-12 Sub-Committee Chair: Cheryl Serrett

Early Education & K-12 Videocasts and Podcasts: click here

Policy Positions Taken:

• Support Policies to Increase Access to High Quality Early Childhood Development Programs in Louisiana
• 2021 Policy Opinion for Early Care and Education & Sports Betting
• 2023 Early Ed. & K-12 Policy Statements
• 2024 Early Ed. & K-12 Policy Statements
• 2025 Early Ed. & K-12 Policy Statements

2025-2026 Committee Meetings:

• 10.06.2025 LA FIRST & Launch Louisiana Report: Blanco Center Research Update
• 11.07.2025 BRAVE Plan: Jenna Chiasson, PhD, Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Louisiana Department of Education
• 12.10.2025 Career and Technical Education Opportunities in K-12 Systems: Ken Oertling, Ed.D., Superintendent, and Ronny Seal, Curriculum Specialist for School-to-Career, at St. Charles Parish School District
• 01.07.2026 Early Childhood Education Legislation Workshop

 

If you are an executive or sustaining member and are interested in joining the Early Childhood Education & K-12 Policy Committee, please contact Mallory Kiefer at mallory@stokesflame.com.