House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after President Obama’s visit to Baltimore as part of his Middle Class Jobs and Opportunities Tour: “The President’s visits to Moravia Park Elementary School, a Judy Center; Ellicott Dredges; and the Center for Urban Families in Baltimore today show that he remains focused on creating jobs and opportunities for families in America. I am proud that my home state of Maryland has become a leader in laying the groundwork for a competitive workforce by investing in critical early childhood education and by investing in growing the manufacturing sector. “This morning’s visit to a Judy Center, named in memory of my wife, who made early childhood education the cause of her career, emphasized the importance of getting children on the right path early in life. Creating job opportunities and growing our middle class begins with ensuring all of our children have access to high quality early childhood education. When students entering elementary school are well prepared, they have a better foundation on which to learn the skills they will need to be successful in college or a career. Maryland’s Judy Centers are an effective way to achieve this goal and [...]
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