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On April 21, 2021, NCSL staff, members of the Louisiana Legislature, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children and other key stakeholders participated in an early learning symposium for legislators and legislative staff. This page includes relevant handouts, PowerPoint presentations and additional information. The legislative co-host committee includes the following members: Senator Beth Mizell, Senator Regina Barrow, and Representative Stephanie Hilferty. If your state is interested in a similar in-state symposium email Melissa Mincic to learn more.
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Symposium Agenda
| Noon - 12:10 p.m. |
Welcome, Introductions and Overview
Presenter: National Conference of State Legislatures and the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children
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| 12:10 - 12:15 p.m. |
Legislative Co-Host Committee Remarks
Presenter: Senator Beth Mizell
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| 12:15 -12:45 p.m. |
Early Brain Science and Brain Architecture
Presenter: Dr. Amelia Bachleda, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, University of Washington
Presentation Slides
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| 12:45 - 12:55 p.m. |
Legislative Co-Host Committee Remarks
Presenter: Senator Regina Barrow and Representative Stephanie Hilferty
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| 12:55 - 1:25 p.m. |
The Economic Case for Investing in Early Childhood
Presenter: Dr. Art Rolnik, Department of Economics at the University of Minnesota
View Recorded Presentation
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| 1:25 - 1:30 p.m. |
Closing
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