South Carolina First Steps hosted a special luncheon on Wednesday, August 27 to honor fifteen SC First Steps 4K directors who recently earned the Aim4Excellence National Director Credential, a prestigious professional development certification awarded through the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

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In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere. While technology can provide valuable educational tools, Lorena Agustin realized it was replacing something truly meaningful: reading together. That’s why she joined Motheread/Fatheread—to turn a new page in her daughter's life.

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Born prematurely, Corey faced steep odds. Doctors warned his mother, Daquisha Downing, that his low birth weight could lead to developmental delays, impacting social-emotional development and academic abilities. Determined to give him every possible advantage, she enrolled him in Early Head Start.

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Kindergarten is a big milestone, and being ready can set the stage for long-term success. Countdown to Kindergarten teacher Crystal Stevens discusses how the program brings teachers, children, and parents together in the learning process.

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