Prioritizing Early Childhood Education
Megan Garretson brings 15 years of early childhood education experience to her campaign for East Baton Rouge School Board District 1. As a small business owner who elevated her childcare center to a five-star rating, Garretson emphasizes that learning begins long before kindergarten. Currently, nearly 70% of local students enter kindergarten unprepared. Garretson advocates for stronger partnerships between early learning providers and public school leadership to address development milestones early and bridge learning gaps.
Rebuilding Community Trust and Parent Engagement
Beyond early literacy, Garretson focuses on strengthening communication between school board leadership and local families. She believes real progress requires moving past basic listening to actively incorporating parental feedback before major policy decisions occur. By fostering transparency and accountability, Garretson aims to rebuild community trust in the public school system.
Connecting Education with Local Industry
Garretson also highlights the need to create clear workforce pathways for local students. By leveraging major industrial and technological investments in Louisiana, public schools can inspire students to build their futures locally. Through collaborative leadership and structured support, Garretson seeks to create an educational system where every child succeeds from early childhood through graduation.