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smart start: the foundation for a sound basic education and where north carolina's economic success begins.to be competitive in the new world economy, children must be as prepared as possible to enter school.this is why the new hanover county partnership for children works to make sure children in new hanover county get the health services, family support, and early education experiences needed to start school healthy and ready to succeed.