L¨ªderes distinguidos adem¨¢s de los emergentes han ayudado a crear e implementar una misi¨®n y valores que representa e informan este campo. M¨¢s recientemente, 51ɬɬÎÝapp ha intensificado su compromiso con avanzar la equidad.
Distinguished as well as emerging leaders have helped create and implement a mission and values that represent and shape this field. More recently, 51ɬɬÎÝapp has sharpened its commitment to advancing equity¡ªboth within the organization and the early childhood
In this article, we describe how and why social justice education is important for early childhood education. We offer a district and classroom example of how social justice approaches to early childhood education can increase its positive impact.
By encouraging teachers to recognize children as learners at any given moment, Learning Stories provide a way to document children¡¯s strengths and improve instruction based on the interests, talents, and expertise of children and families.
Understanding how race and culture matter for learning manifests in bold and honest conversations and the delivery of creative lessons and activities in which teachers encourage children to explore their racial, ethnic, and cultural differences.
Chris Amirault, school director of Tulsa Educare MacArthur in Tulsa, Oklahoma, shares the work he and his staff are doing to address racism and bias. He and six of his colleagues recently gathered to share their approaches and insights.
Authored by
Authored by:
Chris Amirault, Melodie Benish, Michelle Bowers, Precious Harris, Thena Knight, Nicole Tate, Jennie Williams
Integrating an equity approach to diversity into early childhood education programs calls for strategic leadership. In this article, we describe the key concepts and strategies for leading change toward equity and diversity in ECE programs.
Authored by
Authored by:
John Nimmo, Debbie LeeKeenan, Louise Derman-Sparks
This article examines efforts made toward removing racial and ethnic biases, addresses our current state as a field, and asserts how the field must be committed to advance equity with the assets of children, families, and communities coming first.
Authored by
Authored by:
Felicia L. DeHaney, Carla Thompson Payton, Alandra Washington
Regarding the advancement of equity in ECE, the following article focuses on people of African descent and speaks to how and why knowing their history can shed light on their current practices and help us design more responsive programs.
Nurturing Equity Leaders: Where We Are and Where We Need to Be
The Summer 2021 issue of Young Children includes a cluster of articles drawing on the upcoming 51ɬɬÎÝapp book, Advancing Equity and Embracing Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Elevating Voices and Actions.
In our first digital-only issue, we have included chapters from the?Advancing Equity?book to showcase critical concepts, historical and current trends and obstacles, and recommendations for equitable practices.
51ɬɬÎÝapp promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
En particular, el juego libre y el juego guiado, conocidos en conjunto como aprendizaje l¨²dico, son herramientas pedag¨®gicas a trav¨¦s de las cuales los ni?os pueden aprender de manera alegre y relevante.
Authored by
Authored by:
Brenna Hassinger-Das, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
51ɬɬÎÝapp promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
Authored by
Authored by:
Anthony (Tony) I. Byers, Elizabeth (Beth) A. Cottone, Claire E. Cameron
51ɬɬÎÝapp promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
En una ¨¦poca de rendiciones de cuentas, presiones y evaluaciones de alto nivel (?incluso en algunas aulas de kindergarten!), muchos educadores de educaci¨®n inicial se sienten presionados a enfocarse en el rigor acad¨¦mico.
51ɬɬÎÝapp promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.