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Early Childhood News

Celebrating Week of the Young Child

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

We’re celebrating Week of the Young Child!

Teaching, Leading and Caring

“It was my dream to see my day care grow”

March 26, 2024

“Foundational relationship-building” helps child care providers improve their practice.

Events Institute News

Professionalism in early childhood education

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

What does it look like and feel like to be “professional” in an early learning environment? How can early care and learning providers strengthen their sense of professionalism in the field?

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“An incredible journey of learning”

March 1, 2024

Working in early childhood education and feeling responsible for the impact I make on young children and the partnerships and relationships I develop with families, I wanted to learn more to be a better leader.

Child Development

Fostering curiosity and interest in young children

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

An essential strategy that I use as an early childhood educator to cultivate curiosity and stimulate children’s interest is to provide an environment that promotes exploration and inquiry.

Events Institute News

Leading learning spaces for all learners

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

“Sometimes as leaders we feel like we need to have all the answers, but sometimes not having the answer and taking the time to ask the right questions can be so powerful.”

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Events Institute News

Free trainings for legally exempt child care providers

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

“Family child care providers can sometimes feel invisible and isolated, but this is their place to build relationships and give each other advice.”

Teaching, Leading and Caring

Teaching For Social Justice Through Public Art

November 30, 2023December 12, 2023

In child-centered early childhood classrooms, including my own, it can feel challenging to find projects that will be developmentally appropriate, productive, interesting, and open doors to critical thinking about the world and its history.

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Nancy Klinger Memorial Scholarship awarded

November 1, 2023December 11, 2023

Each year, the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute honors a student enrolled in the Children’s Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) program at the CUNY School of Professional Studies with the Nancy Klinger Memorial Scholarship.

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Jabari Brisport visits QUALITYstarsNY

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Equitable pay and respect for early childhood educators were themes of New York State Senator Jabari Brisport’s remarks at the QUALITYstarsNY all-staff convening.

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