Dr. Libbie Sonnier, La. Policy Institute for Children (2022)
The Press Club
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Speech
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2022-07-25
Duration: 00:32:17
Subjects: Child Care | Louisiana Policy Institute for Children | BATON ROUGE PRESS CLUB | Early childhood education
Contributors:
- Sonnier, Libbie Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Press Club” features a speech by Dr. Libbie Sonnier before a meeting of the Baton Rouge Press Club on July 25, 2022. Dr. Sonnier is the executive director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. She discusses: the mission of her organization; the importance of access to affordable childcare; the investment made in Louisiana’s children during the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature; and the need for more investment in early care and education. She also answers questions from the media. Please note that the audio drops out starting at the 32:17 mark of the video.