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After running an education studio in Inglewood for seven years, Jenna Galloway is well-versed in children’s wellness practices. Through conversations with hundreds of teachers, parents and individuals who work with children through that studio, Galloway realized there wasn’t a consistent approach to early childhood mental health and development.
That value is evident, with feedback from parents and teachers stating that kids are asking to participate in Fledge activities and implementing their learnings within a classroom and home setting. In the age of technology, Galloway explains that Fledge is a copilot in a child’s learning and development.
“Through tech, we aim to take away the burden of finding research-backed and evidence-based resources and activities, so that parents and educators can authentically spend time connecting with students and children,” says Galloway. “We’re not advocating for more screen time, but rather for tech that’s used positively and enriches the lives of users so that they’re able to live a better life in the real world.