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California Legislators to Join Area Preschoolers in “Ahead for Early Ed” Relay Race at State Capitol

September 27, 2016

Lisa Lederer, 202-371-1996

Preschoolers will be toddling, walking and racing around the State Capitol grounds this Thursday, but in an organized fashion. The little ones will be there with their parents and state legislators to participate in Ahead for Early Ed, a relay event to increase awareness of the need for high quality early learning opportunities, like preschool and child care at:
 
10am, Thursday, September 29
North Lawn (L Street Side)
California State Capitol
Sacramento
 
The event is being hosted by MomsRising, State Senator Richard Pan, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, Early Edge California and First 5 Sacramento.
 
The children who participate in the race will be awarded medals and receive free backpacks, and their parents will be able to pick up materials on early learning opportunities from community organizations.
 

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