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State Representative Linda Slocum
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-7158
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REP. LINDA SLOCUM ONE OF SELECT LEGISLATORS TO TAKE PART IN CONFERENCE ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND POLICY
(ST. PAUL, MN) – State Representative Linda Slocum (DFL – Richfield/Bloomington) was among a select bipartisan, bicameral group of Minnesota legislators nominated by their leadership who participated in an intensive three-day conference on child development sponsored by the Council of State Governments and the University of Minnesota in mid-November.
During the Minnesota Legislative Leadership Institute on Child Development Research and Policy, held Nov. 14-16 in Chaska, Rep. Slocum and her colleagues learned from nationally-recognized researchers about the latest science on brain development in young children, as well as how experiences between birth and age 3 affect developmental, health, and behavioral outcomes across life spans. The institute also gave participants the chance to reflect and deliberate with colleagues on implications for policy and legislation in Minnesota.
“We all know in our hearts that quality early childhood experiences make a difference," said Rep. Slocum. “Research has made it absolutely clear and given us the data to enact policy.”
Featured presenters included:
• Megan Gunnar, Ph.D., University of Minnesota Distinguished McKnight Professor in Child Development – Dr. Gunnar is an international expert on the effect of stress on brain development, as well as a member of the National Scientific Council of the Developing Child atHarvard University.
• Robert Anda, MD, MS, senior researcher, Centers for Disease Control, and Co-Principal Investigator of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE) – The ACE is one of the largest scientific research studies of its kind, analyzing the relationships between multiple categories of childhood trauma and health and behavioral outcomes later in life.
“By investing in the early care and education of Minnesota’s youngest, we can close the achievement gap, improve student success and save the state money over the long-term” added Rep. Slocum. “For every dollar invested in early childhood, studies have shown that the state receives a $12-$16 return on investment. This is an investment in our future and one well worth making.”
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