Gov. Beshear visits school in support of Save the Children

This from The Gov, Photo by Sean Bailey of the Times Tribune:

Actress Julianne Moore and Advocate Mark Shriver

participate in event in Whitley Co.

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – Emphasizing the importance of childhood education, Gov. Steve Beshear today visited Whitley Central Primary School in support of Save the Children, whose programs for rural communities provide literacy, physical activity, nutrition and early childhood support to children in need.

Gov. Beshear was joined by Julianne Moore, a four-time Academy Award-nominated actress, children’s book author and ambassador for Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and Mark K. Shriver, vice president and managing director of U.S. Programs. All three toured the Save the Children in-school literacy program at the school.

“It is essential that we provide children in our state with the vital skills to become successful professionals,” said Gov. Beshear. “One of my top priorities for the commonwealth has been quality education. It is critical for our state to continue programs such as Save the Children to be competitive in the global market.” ...