Sharon Reede and Tiffany Corona hoped to find answers as part of the Collaborative Planning Community of Practice professional development program, organized by Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC), to deepen their understanding of how children can build relationships by observing them in the classroom and documenting their observations. Read the story.
Dulce Shimkus and Dr. Katherine Palmer reflect on the creation of the “Badas and Booms” project by young students, discoveries along the way, and how this collaboration furthered their own personal and professional growth in understanding Children’s Right to Music as a Language. Read the story.
I tell this story not seeking sympathy but to show the resilience I gained through those experiences. I choose to hold onto that experience because we tend to overlook children who face such disparities. We often fail to understand their circumstances first. Read Cotillion Sneddy's story.
Design your own ECE advocacy journey! Attend one, some, or all of the following sessions based on your interest and goals. Here's a listing of Spring 2021 Advocacy opportunities for early childhood educators to elevate their voices and to advocate on behalf of young children, families, and the early childhood field.