Councilman Reyes Kicks Off “Week of the Young Child” with Book Reading for Good Beginnings’ Students April 19, 2004 --- Los Angeles Reading to nearly 40 children ages 3 to 5 today, Councilmember Ed P. Reyes joined hundreds of local organizations across the country to celebrate the “Week of the Young Child” at Good Beginnings Early Childhood Education Center, a program of the LA Conservation Corps.

The Week of the Young Child honors more than 35 million children from birth to the age of eight and is spearheaded by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which is also the nation’s largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators. Founded in 1926, NAEYC celebrated its 75th anniversary with over 100,000 members and a national network of nearly 450 local, state and regional affiliates. Together, NAEYC groups work to improve professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education and to build public support for high quality early childhood education programs. The NAEYC also serves as the accrediting agent for pre-school programs, like LA Conservation Corps’ Good Beginnings program, across the country. “Research has shown that early education can make a tremendous difference in the lives of children,” said Councilmember Reyes. “Providing our children with opportunities is everyone’s responsibility.” A strong supporter of childhood programs, early this year, Councilmember Reyes announced he secured $100,000 for LA Conservation Corps’ Good Beginnings program. Moreover, last year Reyes secured $25,000 to construct playground equipment at an adjacent play facility used by the organization. “The LA Conservation Corps’ Good Beginnings program is essential to the future of these children. It’s about giving our children an equal opportunity and a head start in their education. I can’t think of anything more important,” said Councilman Reyes. << back to news & events