By Janel “Jaycee” Miller
| Leaders from a variety of organizations shared details at Kipp Cooper Norcross Academy on Monday of the recently launched Camden Preschool Initiative. “We are here to reaffirm our commitment to nurturing the growth and development of every child in Camden,” Gov. Phil Murphy said at the event. “With every additional dollar we devote today to educating our young learners, we are investing in the workers and leaders of tomorrow who will take our state boldly into the future.” Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden Board of Governors Chair David R. Mayer added that the initiative will “contribute to the intellectual, economic and social development of 3- and 4-year-olds and help them overcome some of the barriers to academic achievement. The better children do in school, the more they reduce the risk of health issues as they grow up.” |
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