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Full Interview with Vaughn Nebbit, Vice President of Early Childhood Services Family & Children's Place.
Clip Season 1 Episode 1 Length 08:27 Premiere: 02/19/24

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Smart Start: A KET Special Report

This program aims to raise awareness about the early years of a child’s development and how parents and caregivers can help their child have a strong start for school and life. Host Renee Shaw is joined by a panel of childhood development experts who discuss ways parents and caregivers can support children in their early years and how the Commonwealth and local communities can help address Kentucky’s workforce shortage in the early childhood development field.

The program also features stories from across Kentucky examining how organizations are using innovative programs to enrich early learning experiences for children.

Premieres February 19 at 9/8 pm on KET

Smart Start: A KET Special Report is funded in part by a grant from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

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Season 1 Episodes

Smart Start: A KET Special Report
S1 E1 Length 58:03 Premiere Date 02/19/24

Vaughn Nebbitt (Full Interview)
Clip Length 08:27 Premiere Date 02/19/24

Linda Smith (Full Interview)
Clip Length 27:48 Premiere Date 02/19/24

Donna Grigsby, M.D. (Full Interview)
Clip Length 33:32 Premiere Date 02/19/24

The Impact of Early Learning
Clip Length 06:54 Premiere Date 02/19/24

Setting a Foundation for Learning
Clip Length 08:47 Premiere Date 02/19/24

Biggest Factors for Kindergarten Readiness
Clip Length 07:32 Premiere Date 02/19/24

The Importance of Child Care Funding
Clip Length 05:54 Premiere Date 02/19/24

The Status of Kentucky's Early Childhood Education Workforce
Clip Length 04:47 Premiere Date 02/19/24

Child Care Industry's Impact on Kentucky Economy
Clip Length 10:34 Premiere Date 02/19/24

The Challenges of Universal Pre-K
Clip Length 09:29 Premiere Date 02/19/24

The Need for Child Care Funding
Clip Length 06:47 Premiere Date 02/19/24

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