Don't miss this conversation with @rparlakian from ZERO TO THREE on the resource Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five. facebook.com/curriculaconce… #TeacherTalkwithJamie #makingconnections #buildingrelationships

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Focusing on connectedness and sense of safety "can only pay dividends in the long run" instead of diving into content and learning loss!! -ednc.org/perspective-le…

Child care in Arkansas has remained open since the beginning of the pandemic. Haven’t seen near the uproar about that as sending kids back to public schools. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m so confused.

It can’t be ignored. As the nation’s school districts go virtual for the purpose of safety, risk is being shifted to low income #childcare employees, often women of color. How will we protect and compensate this workforce?wsls.com/news/local/202…

Educators can deliver the daily doses of healing interactions that truly are the antidote to toxic stress! edutopia.org/article/trauma…

Yes!! This is amazing!

How do we ensure that #earlychildhood classrooms remain appropriate during this challenging time? On Oct. 8 (7pm EDT) we’ll ask National Teacher of the Year 2020 National Teacher of the Year Tabatha Rosproy, AL #EarlyEd Secretary Barbara J. Cooper, Ph.D, Edward Manuszak, PhD & Tamara Johnson of NAEYC zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Struck by this image from our friends to the north this morning- a sad reality that rings true here, too. AECEO

Bells and whistles and lights, oh my! The MORE the toy is doing, the LESS your child is learning. This and other tips from our experts on choosing toys for babies and toddlers. bit.ly/2OkN2NR

“Child care providers are doing incredible, near-Herculean things to keep children safe — and it appears to have worked.” Watch Dr Walter Gilliam explain Yale University's world first research into the risk of COVID-19 to child care workers here: famly.co/blog/managemen…

Development is a highly interactive process, and life outcomes are NOT determined solely by genes. #NatureANDNurture Learn more: developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/8-th…

Read the NPR story here: npr.org/sections/money…

Dear Fayetteville, Dear Arkansas, Thank You! - 𝑻𝒉𝒆 #𝑱𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒚𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔

"The Three Most Effective Instructional Strategies for Science—According to Teachers" is NEW Education Week post edweek.org/teaching-learn…

A great primer on early brain development - and why adult caregivers both inside and outside the home are critical - from a precocious authority: 7-year-old Molly Wright. #ece #earlychildhood #earlyed #edutwitter #teachertwitter ted.com/talks/molly_wr…

Every April #earlychildhood educators mark the Week of the Young Child. There could hardly be a better illustration of why than this clip from Sesame Street which captures all the beauty and potential of our work. Be sure to watch until the end. #WOYC2022

School-aged children across Arkansas are experiencing more challenges to mental health than ever before. In an effort to support school districts with engaging parents in this topic, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) will host the Family Mental Health Night event.

Had a great time reading books to my friend, Rita Ward’s daycare kiddos w/Mtn View Chief of Police & folks from law enforcement folks from Fighting Crime: Investing in Kids. We need to invest in quality daycares for families!