Learning can happen anywhere — the grocery store, bus stop, playground, laundromat, waiting room and many other places. Recognizing that, leaders in communities across the country are working to reinvent many of the everyday spaces and places children and families frequent, embedding fun and engaging learning opportunities to spark parent-child interactions and learning. Philanthropy, working in close partnership with parents, families, community-based organizations, libraries, museums and businesses, can play a powerful role in creating learning-rich environments that prepare young children for early school success.  

Join us on May 21, from 12:30−2 p.m. ET, for a Funder-to-Funder Conversation with philanthropic leaders who have embraced this “whole community” approach to learning. Attendees are sure to be inspired as they hear panelists share: 

• Examples of the literacy- and numeracy-rich environments in their communities. 
• How this approach aligns with and advances their broader education efforts. 
• The wide range of roles that funders can play in promoting learning-rich environments. 
• The impact these efforts are having on children, families, partner organizations and the community ecosystem of learning. 
• Lessons learned and advice for other funders interested in adopting this approach.  

The science is clear on learning beginning at birth.Join us as we explore the many ways in which philanthropy can cultivate learning in the everyday spaces and places that families go.  

Attendees will hear from:

• Amanda Charles, Program Officer, William Penn Foundation
• Perri Chinalai, Managing Director, Program Strategy & Innovation, Too Small to Fail, The Clinton Foundation
• Beth Duda, Director, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, The Patterson Foundation
• Eric Guckian, President and CEO, United Way of the Greater Triangle
• Bryan Stokes, II, Director, Education Portfolio, Robert R. McCormick Foundation
• Jane Park, Senior Content Strategist, Google Kids & Families