About this video

Jerlean E. Daniel stresses that school should be a continuation of experiences and kindergarten serves as the launching point for building a love for learning and how without full-day kindergarten, children face many more challenges both academically and developmentally.

About Jerlean E. Daniel

Jerlean E. Daniel is executive director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children

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