PBS NC Presents: Make A Circle Screening and Panel plus Resource Fair

Join us for an inspiring morning of film, conversation, and community at a special screening of the acclaimed documentary MAKE A CIRCLE. Connect with fellow educators and community partners, explore free resources, and enjoy a light breakfast.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A with members of the filmmaking team and local community leaders.

Event details:

Date and Time: Saturday, June 27 at 9 AM

Time: 9 AM - Noon

Location: The Project 658 Center located at 3646 Central Avenue, Charlotte

Event Schedule:

• 9 AM - Doors open | Light breakfast available | Community Partner Resource Fair
• 10 AM - Film screening: Make A Circle
• 11 :15 AM - Panel discussion and audience Q+A
• 11:45 AM - Networking | Visit Community Partners
• Noon - Event concludes

Special appearance by Rebekah Fergusson, producer, Make A Circle

Moderator: Tanya Dennis, Early Childhood Education Consultant

Panelists:

• Mary Margaret Kantor, Chief Early Education Officer, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County

• Dr. Devonya Govan-Hunt, President, Black Child Development Institute, Carolinas and Board Chair, NC Early Childhood Foundation

Community Resource Fair Participants:

• Smart Start of Mecklenburg County

• NC Early Childhood Foundation

• Child Care Resources Inc.

• Black Child Development-Carolinas

• PBS NC Kids/Rootle

The above community organizations will have helpful staff onsite to talk about thier organizations and provide free resources for educators and families.

Professional Develpment:

Participants who attend the screening and panel discussion will receive a certificate for 2 contact hour credits, recognizing their engagement in this professional learning opportunity.

Accessibility: The film will include English open captions and certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will interpret all spoken parts of the program.

Who Should Attend?
This event is for anyone who cares about the future of education, equity in the workforce, and the well-being of children and families. Come be part of a community conversation that centers those who care for our youngest citizens and learn how you can support real change.

This is free event, but registration is required. Please reserve your seat(s) via Eventbrite.

Questions about the event or registration, email Karen Nowak at [email protected].

More about MAKE A CIRCLE:
From an award-winning filmmaking team, MAKE A CIRCLE follows a group of courageous childcare providers who are working to transform how society values early childhood education. With a blend of humor, heart, and advocacy, the film highlights the stories of:

• Patricia, a leader organizing for fair wages and respect for a largely immigrant workforce.
• Charlotte, a tireless provider supporting low-income families.
• Anne, a preschool director striving to uplift her teachers amidst economic pressures.

Through cinematic interludes that reveal the wonder-filled world of young children and culminating in a massive march to the state capitol, MAKE A CIRCLE is both a love letter to early educators and a rallying cry for change in a broken system.

A special thanks to all the local community partners who are participating at this event.

Thank you to our event partner host, Project 658.

This event is made possible with the generous support from Vanguard Strong Start for Kids.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Project 658, 3646 Central Avenue, Charlotte, United States

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