Dr. Libbie Sonnier, La. Policy Institute for Children (2024)
Press Club
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Speech
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-05-13
Duration: 00:23:54
Subjects: BATON ROUGE PRESS CLUB | Louisiana Policy Institute for Children | Early childhood education | Child Care
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 May 13, 2024. Dr. Sonnier is the executive director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. She discusses: the importance of early childhood education and access to childcare; the economic impact of not having affordable childcare options; and the need for more investment in early care and education. She also answers questions from the media.