Olympians and Paralympians Visit Capitol Hill to Stress Importance of Early Learning and Care
A panel of Olympians and Paralympians urged Congress to invest in high-quality early education and care
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Five Champions for America’s Future members participated in a Capitol Hill panel discussion about how high-quality early childhood programs can help get more children “in the game” and prepare them for success in school and life.
The panel featured Olympic short-track speed skating bronze medalist Allison Baver, three-time Olympic freestyle skier Tracy Evans, four-time Paralympic long jump silver medalist Lex Gillette, Olympic bobsled gold medalist Steve Mesler, who moderated, and four-time Olympic luger Cameron Myler.
Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX), co-chair of the Congressional Pre-K Caucus, and Representative David Reichert (R-WA), co-chair of the Congressional Olympic and Paralympic Caucus, offered remarks at the event, a full recap of which may be found here.
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Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX), co-chair of the Congressional Pre-K Caucus, offers remarks on evidence showing the long-term benefits of quality early education.
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Representative David Reichert (R-WA), co-chair of the Congressional Olympic and Paralympic Caucus, speaks about overcoming adversity and making sure kids have the opportunities they need to succeed.
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Olympic gold medalist and Champions for America’s Future member Steve Mesler.
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Four-time Olympic luger and Champions for America’s Future member Cameron Myler.
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Olympic bronze medalist and Champions for America’s Future member Allison Baver.
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Three-time Olympic freestyle skier and Champions for America’s Future member Tracy Evans.
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Four-time Paralympic long jump silver medalist and Champions for America’s Future member Lex Gillette.
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The Champions for America’s Future panel included (from left) Cameron Myler, Tracy Evans, Lex Gillette, Allison Baver, and Steve Mesler.
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