New children’s learning lab opening in Donaldsonville

Reggi Marion
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DONALDSONVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new learning lab opens this week in Ascension Parish.

On Wednesday, Jan., 31 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Family Resource Group, Inc. and the Family Resource Group Foundation will reveal the new Kid Scoop News Literacy and Learning Lab located at the study commons, 1221 Maginnis Street.

Presenters at the ribbon cutting will include Amy Foreman, Publisher of Family Resource Group, Inc., Baton Rouge Parents Magazine, Kid Scoop News, Nola Family Magazine, Louisiana Boomers Magazine; Ascension Parish Sheriff, Bobby Webre; Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan; East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome; Drew Tessier, Senior Director Public Affairs, Union Pacific Railroad; and Ascension Parish Library Director, John Stelly.

“The Kid Scoop News Literacy and Learning Lab in Ascension stands as a cherished recognition for Family Resource Group, as well as my family and myself. It signifies a crucial element of our enduring commitment to addressing children’s literacy challenges in our community. Since the development of Kid Scoop News in 2021, our vision has always been to introduce something enriching that would enhance the learning experience for our neighbors and families. We take great pride in the significant impact the Learning Lab will have on supporting children in reading and literacy, and we are sincerely grateful for the continuous support from our community,” said Brandon Foreman, CEO of FRG, Inc.

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“The Kid Scoop News Literacy and Learning Lab has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering critical thinking skills, media literacy, and a deep understanding of current events among young learners. As an advocate for quality education and media literacy, I firmly believe that organizations like Kid Scoop play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our society. By instilling a strong foundation of critical thinking and information literacy in children, you are contributing to the creation of generations of well-informed and responsible individuals,” said Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre.

“Working with Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program is the best part of my job. We are proud to support the new KSN Literacy and Learning Lab. This will be an important asset for the children in Donaldsonville, LA,” said Drew Tessier, senior director public affairs at Union Pacific Railroad.

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