Our EBRPSS 6 Keys to Success are the most critical guideposts of our EBR Schools Strategic Plan. They intentionally begin with the fundamental need to begin educating our community from birth. That’s why we focus so intently on early childhood and why this event at Crestworth Elementary School was a perfect venue to showcase our efforts in our school district. Gov. John Bel Edwards and Supt. Sito Narcisse helped launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Louisiana statewide expansion. The initiative’s goal is to inspire a love for reading by offering free, high-quality and age-appropriate books to children ages 0-5 years. Students will receive one new book per year in the program. Dr. Narcisse greeted the 3- and 4-year olds, as well as school leaders, staff, School Board members, state legislators and other dignitaries in the library. The governor read from Parton’s book “Coat of Many Colors” and students received gift bags from the governor. The children were also treated to a snowball celebration featuring LSU’s Mike the Tiger, Southern University’s Lacumba and cheerleaders and PBS’ Super Why. This celebration was made possible by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which aims to inspire a love for reading in children, and the support of numerous partners.