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Addressing systemic social and economic mobility issues early in childhood education is crucial for creating opportunities and ensuring success throughout later educational stages.

Join the Center for Digital Education and Wonderschool on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET for a live webinar on bridging socioeconomic gaps to ensure all students and early educators have the resources and support they need to succeed, regardless of location or type of programming (family childcare, childcare centers, or pre-k). This discussion transcends traditional boundaries and offers actionable guidance for meaningful change.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • Strategic Insights: Discover how innovative childcare technology solutions and partnerships can drive substantial improvements in social mobility. Learn from successful examples and proven strategies that can be adapted to your own context.
  • Expert Perspectives: Gain insights from leading professionals on overcoming systemic challenges and creating meaningful improvements in the field of care and early education for ages 0-5.
  • Practical Solutions: Explore outcomes-based solutions and best practices for leveraging data and technology and enhancing the parent and provider experience to bridge childcare and early education gaps.

Speakers

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Dr. Monica Goldson — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Education

Dr. Monica Goldson is the retired Chief Executive Officer for Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) after 32 years of service. Dr. Goldson holds three degrees from HBCUs – a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Florida A&M University, a master’s degree in Elementary and Secondary School Administration from Bowie State University, and a doctorate in Educational Administration and Policy from Howard University. Beyond the schoolhouse, Dr. Goldson is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.

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Chris Bennett

CEO, Wonderschool

Chris Bennett is the CEO and co-founder of Wonderschool, a leading technology company that provides child care solutions, enabling families to access affordable, high-quality child care within five minutes of their homes. Inspired by his own positive experiences attending a quality home-based child care program during his childhood, Chris recognized the potential for technology to transform access to early childhood education. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. His TED Talk, "Close to Home Solution About Child Care," has garnered nearly 2 million views. Chris and his team continue to build innovative solutions to help every young child reach their full potential and help states bring lasting early education and child care to every family.