Freddie Jolivette, Parent Center coordinator of the Pine Bluff School District, speaks to fellow employees Wednesday at a convocation at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. All faculty and staff were expected to attend. Jolivette discussed efforts to involve parents and to give books to children so they develop a love for reading. Jolivette invited people to visit the Parent and Family Resource Center at 1215 W. Pullen St. (Pine Bluff Commercial/David Hutter)
Pine Bluff student cheerleaders perform at the convocation. (Pine Bluff Commercial/David Hutter)