NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Michelle Brunson, Northwestern State University’s Early Childhood Education program coordinator, was recently awarded a Central Louisiana Community Foundation (CLCF) grant to purchase books and school supplies to make family literacy bags for preschool children in Natchitoches Parish. These family literacy bags are a primary component of the NSU Early Childhood Education service learning project focused on building a Cradle to College Pipeline in Natchitoches Parish, which Brunson directs. To donate books or supplies, please contact her at faziom@nsula.edu. Pictured from left are Natchitoches Magnet School Principal Stephonie French and preschool teachers Janna Maggio and Lita LeMelle.