Joanna Marrufo hosts a podcast discussing the transformative impact of community schools on education. Heather Smith and Nancy Sherod, experts in early childhood education, highlight the importance of joyful learning experiences and equity in access to high-quality early education. They discuss the state's Universal Pre-Kindergarten initiative and the county's efforts to support providers and families, including the Footsteps to Brilliance and Learn with Me programs. These initiatives provide free digital resources in English and Spanish to enhance literacy and multilingualism. They also emphasize family engagement, encouraging parents to talk, read, and play with their children to foster early learning and development.