Age of Learning Sponsors American AASA Early Childhood Learning Summit
Age of Learning was proud to sponsor the recent American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Early Childhood Learning Summit in Miami, Florida. The inaugural summit was launched to help superintendents from across the country share ideas, best practices, and resources related to early learning.
Miami-Dade superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho gave a keynote address and engaged in an informal chat with Age of Learning Chairman Sky Dayton about the intersection of technology and education, and the participating superintendents discussed effective approaches to meeting the early learning challenge.
Answering a critical question about the future of American education—what “moon shot” should a new president challenge the nation to achieve, Mr. Carvalho spoke eloquently and aspirationally, saying that in 8 years, every child born in the first year of that presidency should have achieved proficiency in all 3rd-grade subjects, with a solid foundation of academic and learning skills upon which to build a complete education that would truly prepare him or her for life, work, and citizenship in the 21st century.
Mr. Carvalho added that there as no excuse for inaction, since we already know from research what works in early education to help all young children become 3rd-grade ready.
The Age of Learning for Schools team also shared how ABCmouse for Schools helps children from age 2 through 2nd grade build a strong foundation for academic success and become 3rd-grade ready.
I'm personally very pleased that we were able to facilitate this engaging and critical discussion among the nation's top superintendents, and we look forward to continuing to work with school leaders and other educators to help make 3rd-grade readiness a reality.
