Creating Family Centered Partnerships in Minnesota
Amanda Varley is the Preschool Development Grant Manager for the Minnesota Department of Education. Host Dr. Sherri Killins Stewart talks with Amanda about the ways her department has utilized partnerships to center family voices and increase opportunities for children and families.
Amanda Varley es la directora de subvenciones para el desarrollo preescolar del Departamento de Educación de Minnesota. Este es un resumen de su entrevista con la Doctora Sherri Killins Stewart de nuestro episodio en inglés. Aprendemos de Amanda como involucra a las familias dentro del mismo sistema para que sus voces sean parte integral de cómo se reparten las subvenciones.
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