Early education key to success

By ROBERT LEE LONG
Community Editor
Published: Saturday, October 9, 2010 1:01 AM CDT
HERNANDO — Higher education begins in a kindergarten classroom.

Dr. Hank Bounds, Commissioner of Higher Education, said the only way the scores of college students will improve is if they learn their ABC's in kindergarten.

Bounds told the lunchtime crowd at the Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Membership Luncheon the key to a successful academic career begins early.

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Sams remarks: Le Beaumont research pinpoints on a critical period in language acquisition in the first 8 months after birth. Beaumont Gifted Babies program engages babies as early as after the 1st month in games and activities. Brain thrives upon stimulation.