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Clip of handwritten letter (Baldwin to mother, 1/17/1977)

Meaningful diversions…

In content matter, this is a departure, a diversion, from my usual focus on Early Childhood–I’m hoping not as far Continue reading →

Pedagogy and Space

Pedagogy and Space: Design Inspirations for Early Childhood Classrooms

It was great this week to find a long-awaited package on my doorstep. Dr. Linda Zane has been an important Continue reading →

Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis

Compelling revisit to risk’s role in children’s play

Today’s Remake Learning blog post is a great reminder of the importance of risk in positive, productive and fun play Continue reading →

Early Childhood Development champions converge on UNICEF

A follow-up posting from UNICEF regarding their September 23 Breakfast of Champions for Early Childhood Development. This posting includes a Continue reading →

Important UNICEF Event happening right now…

World leaders in early childhood development are together as we speak discussing the continuously expanding neuroscience that supports arguments for Continue reading →

How everything we know has changed…

A half-century has passed since the groundbreaking creation of Head Start. In May the National Journal published an excellent, brief and Continue reading →

Show Me a Story

Show Me a Story: Why Picture Books Matter

Here’s a great read for those who are interested in the perspective of picture book authors and illustrators on the Continue reading →

Lifelong Benefits of Preschool: Asking “how?”

There is a large and growing body of extensive research regarding the benefits of high-quality early childhood programs across the Continue reading →

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