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Thursday, April 17, 1997
Early Childhood Development


TODAY: PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY HOLD EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Today at the White House, the President and First Lady host The White House Conference on Early Childhood Development and Learning: What New Research on the Brain Tells Us About Our Youngest Children.

The President said in his State of the Union address, "learning begins in the first days of life...scientists are now discovering how young children develop emotionally and intellectually from their very first days, and how important it is for parents to begin immediately talking, singing, even reading to their infants."

Today's Conference brings together esteemed scientists, doctors, sociologists, parents and other experts to examine how we can use this new research in practical ways -- to be better parents and care-givers, and to raise stronger families.

Participants at the White House will be joined by satellite by thousands of people at nearly 100 sites around the country.

This morning, the President announces new actions to improve the early development of America's children:



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