19. Oktober 2026

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Building a Strong Foundation with the Office of Early Learning

In this episode of Data Lit, we sit down with Kiley Brown - Senior Director in the district’s Office of Early Learning. During our time together, she takes us behind the scenes to share how her team balances quantitative and qualitative data across three distinct branches to support robust Pre-K programming. We dive into how data guides community reach, measures real program impact, and empowers her team to advocate for the vital importance of early learning. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on how a strong foundation and smart data usage can shape success for our youngest scholars from day one.

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