HEA 1004<\/a>, which initiates a pilot program that provides Pre-K funding for certain students in a 5-county area. This pilot program also includes a longitudinal study that will track students who are funded, in their development through grade 3.\u00a0 While some might argue that this bill doesn\u2019t do enough to fund early childhood education, it is a cautious step in the right direction.<\/p>\nThe bill-signing opened with a welcome from Englewood pastor Mike Bowling, who noted that this was \u201ca great day for the children of Indiana!\u201d\u00a0 Bowling introduced Daytstar co-directors Lisa Bowling (his wife) and Laura Dyke, who presented the governor with his own Daystar Childcare t-shirt.\u00a0 The signing ceremony also featured the children of Daystar and Englewood\u2019s homeschool co-op singing two songs, and brief remarks by the governor.\u00a0 Pence\u2019s statement emphasized the bi-partisan support that brought this law to be signed and the duty we gave to care for the children of Indiana.<\/p>\n
We at Englewood are proud to be part of this momentous occasion, and relish the opportunity that we have to work with the children of our daycare and to work with others in Indiana, including the governor, legislators, the United Way, etc. to create the infrastructure for better and affordable early childhood education for the children of Indianapolis and Indiana.\u00a0 Yes, our state has a long way to go \u2014 in comparison with other states \u2014 but today\u2019s bill-signing is an indication that change is on the way!\u00a0 Churches have important work to do in demonstrating Christ\u2019s love to the children of our neighborhoods, in ways that help them mature into engaged and compassionate people.<\/p>\n
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