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It’s 12:30 pm. The children have eaten lunch and are settling in for nap time. A quiet hush cascades over the center as staff quietly move about over the steady hum of little ones sleeping. As you are on a break you think this would be a perfect time to sign up for training, but…
The Leadership Initiative invited its members to reflect on different aspects of leadership, bringing to light unique pathways, approaches, challenges and lessons learned. TLC hopes that through this series you get to know these diverse individuals and take away an appreciation for their journeys and leadership skills and its impact on the lives of children,…
We know it’s rainy and the lines are long, but nothing is more important than voting right now. Let’s do this. Early voting runs until Sunday, November 1. Your early voting polling place may be different than your Election Day polling place. Click here to find out where to vote early. The hours are not the…
Jared Carroll and Vanessa Vargas are the project team to support the Staten Island Alliance for North Shore Children and Families (The SI Alliance). The SI Alliance, whose coordination efforts have been spearheaded by the Institute for the last two years, is a collective impact initiative that brings together diverse community stakeholders and partners under…
The results of a recent study at Yale University have just been released, examining child care and the spread of COVID-19. The Institute is pleased to share information about this study, which was carried out in part in cooperation with the Aspire Registry. A new study conducted by researchers at Yale University shows that child…
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is an opportunity to educate New Yorkers about the many ways they can reduce lead hazards in the home. The NYC Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene, in partnership with the City University of New York and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, is offering webinars on lead poisoning prevention…
The Leadership Initiative invited its members to reflect on different aspects of leadership, bringing to light unique pathways, approaches, challenges and lessons learned. TLC hopes that through this series you get to know these diverse individuals and take away an appreciation for their journeys and leadership skills and its impact on the lives of children,…
The Leadership Initiative invited its members to reflect on different aspects of leadership, bringing to light unique pathways, approaches, challenges and lessons learned. TLC hopes that through this series you get to know these diverse individuals and take away an appreciation for their journeys and leadership skills and its impact on the lives of children,…
“We need a campaign where providers, coaches, special educators, therapists and families can tell their story because this is not easy, it’s exhausting and yet our amazing early childhood professionals get it done in a way that meets the needs of families.” — Workforce Survey Respondent The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, in…
A recent series in the New York Times investigates how play shapes how children see the world. The series is affirming for the early childhood field as it discusses how the games children play encourage resilience, help motor development, are full of cultural meaning, and more. Read the series
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