As a classroom teacher, I always viewed the start of a new school year with a lot of excitement and a bit of trepidation. Excitement because I loved ...
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The spread of COVID-19 has led many schools and programs to put social distancing practices in place for the start of the 2020–2021 school year. The ...
Three years ago I watched as white men and women, dressed in white polo shirts and carrying guns, walked down my street in downtown Charlottesville, ...
Research shows that resilient children, or children who do well in the face of serious hardship, typically have one thing in common—strong ...
Childhood traumatic stress occurs when violent or dangerous events overwhelm a child’s or adolescent’s ability to cope. The signs of traumatic stress ...
My kids have been home since March 14th. Sure, not technically home the whole time, we’ve taken many walks and explored just about every park our ...
I recognize and admit to having a chip on my shoulder about the field of early childhood education - and, at times, disbelief that others may not see ...
What does high-quality early learning look like during the Coronavirus Crisis? And how can we as educators, researchers, childcare providers, and ...
When I first learned about CLASS Group Coaching—a training for early childhood professionals about building relationships with children—I was more ...
Most kids like arts and crafts. They’re a great outlet for creativity. Ever watch a child finger-paint and see their delight as they make huge swirls ...