A rally to support state funding of Smart Start will be held at 6:30 tonight at the Smart Start offices at 1839 Jake Alexander Boulevard West.
The rally is organized by the directors of all Rowan County child care centers. North Carolina legislators are considering cutting Smart Start funding.
Smart Start is a state program that provides funds to help children get high quality early care and to make sure that they are ready to attend school. Teacher tuition assistance, benefits, and quality of the childís education would be affected by cuts.
The rally will be videotaped and a microphone will be available for anyone wishing to address those in attendance. Copies of the videotape will be sent to legislators.
Directors, staff, board members, families and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. Overflow parking will be available nearby. For more information, contact Smart Start at 704-630-9085 or Partners in Learning at 704-638-9020.