U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett secured $700,000 in federal funding for the new Austin PBS Educational Media Center at Austin Community College.
“This $700,000 is a smart investment in early learning because it not only supports our youngest neighbors, but also their student parents/caregivers and early childhood providers, too,” Doggett said in a press release.
The funding will go toward 1,000 ACC students who are also parents of small children and provide them with resources that enhance their caregiving while they pursue their education, according to the release. The center will also allow ACC students in the Child Development and Education Instruction programs to create content and lesson plans for young learners using Austin PBS media and resources.
“ACC is proud to partner with Austin-PBS to bring the Educational Media Center to life,” ACC Chancellor Richard Rhodes said in the release. “Together, we’re creating a space where students can stay on track with their classes while nurturing a love for learning among their children and expanding what we’re doing to prepare the teachers of tomorrow.”