How can schools buffer toxic stress for young children? Learn about Erikson Institute groundbreaking research. bit.ly/2oTExy1

23 Illinois civic leaders make up our inaugural class of @ECLeadAcademy's McCormick Foundation Executive Fellows. bit.ly/2vaLVVm

We can only dream of having this type of mental health support in the US. Such clear examples of how to help people nyti.ms/2tEOUIs

Free webinar on evaluating digital media from our TEC Center and ALSC featuring @chiplaypro & Warren Buckleitner. bit.ly/appsrobots2

Today, our @ECLeadAcademy's inaugural McCormick Foundation Executive Fellows program begins with these Illinois leaders: bit.ly/2uTryhj

A statement from Dr. Geoff Nagle, Erikson Institute president and CEO:

How can schools buffer toxic stress for young children? Watch our video and learn about our groundbreaking research bit.ly/2oTExy1

Great op-ed by Kris Perry re: tax policies can help families afford child care. We must use all means available. dispatch.com/opinion/201708…

Jennifer McCray, PhD, of Erikson Early Math gives parents tips on making this school year a math-friendlier one. trib.in/2vJ6Pin

See how technology can be used effectively in teaching environments with our TEC Center "In Practice" videos. bit.ly/2wFbeQr #ece

Free webinar: Promoting Effective Coping and Managing Stress Among Undocumented Immigrants and Refugees, Oct. 10. bit.ly/2yI8Kkg

Honored U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will talk early childhood advocacy at our @ECLeadAcademy McCormick Foundation Executive Fellows seminar Thursday

Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, national correspondent for The Atlantic, is the featured speaker at our luncheon Wednesday bit.ly/2yIClKq

We are pleased to host the Education Writers Association seminar Covering Early Learning: Putting the Pieces Together on Nov. 6-7. bit.ly/2xl4lCs

Big announcement: We're starting the Big Ideas in Early Learning institute next summer for early childhood educators. bit.ly/2m4xcuI

Recent research is encouraging even private, center-based child care programs to take on the more home-like feel of family-care providers. Our Town Square has tips on how to do it right and why it's important. bit.ly/2kot48q

Happy 10th birthday to our Early Math Collaborative! No matter how your add it up, that's a lot of time spent improving math teaching and learning across the United States and several other countries. bit.ly/2C19J0w

Our professor Jon Korfmacher, PhD, is leading a five-year study of home visiting programs for children from birth to 3 funded by the Illinois Board of Education to better understand aspects that work well and where improvements can be made. bit.ly/2mUtwHQ

High-quality STEM experiences beginning a young age can have lasting impact in children’s lives.Our joint report with the The University of Chicago offers guidance for the development and improvement of effective STEM policies and practices. bit.ly/2nOtt12 #stem #ece

A limited number of scholarships for 75% of tuition have opened for qualified applicants in our Infant Mental Health Certificate Program. Application deadline is Feb. 28. bit.ly/2DrKsRw