Social Impact: Parents as Teachers: A Force for Good: Alum leads growing national program aimed at helping preschoolers reach their potential

Publication Date

2006

Document Type

Article

Authors

Betsy Rogers, Washington University in St. Louis
Geoff Story, Washington University in St. Louis

Author's School

Brown School of Social Work

Volume

1

Issue

1

First Page

24

Last Page

27

Summary

Imagine a network of 10,000 trained educators who meet individually every month with families of preschoolers to maximize every child's readiness for school. Imagine the opportunity these educators have to foster literacy, learning, emotional health, sound nutrition, and an appreciation for human diversity. Imagine the promise for every child fortunate enough to participate.