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Time 33.00; Glenn mentions “First five years” of child’s life as opportunity for cognitive development, instead of waiting until medical school. By age 3 - vocabulary difference of up to 100% for rich vs. poor. I have seen the difference up-close in observations of family and friends.

But, beware the 60-page PDF- “SF Department of Early Childhood Strategic Plan 2023-2027” from SF DPH. Every page - literally has race-equity wording. This is the same Equity program that tried to remove standardized test admissions at SF’s famed Lowell High School and is currently trying to remove Algebra from 8th grade curriculum, (I signed petition).

Plan prioritizes Black, Latino, Pacific Islander* and Indigenous race groups; due to historic oppression. I fear that cognitive skills will be characterized as “Whiteness”, and after all the indoctrination activities, there will be little time for development.

*Population = 2,500 for all age groups. Population of SF group is at a 30-year low. I am so grateful that SF-Gov is acting to protect the city residents from the harm caused by the morally inferior race (sarcasm). I predict better outcomes for groups that Equity program excludes.

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