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"When teachers set out to study their practice and devote attention to the ways their practice affects children’s learning, it establishes a new dynamic, one that focuses on the relationship between teachers’ and students’ learning." bit.ly/2FzylBZ

Research shows that no matter what language they speak, it’s crucial for small children to be exposed to lots of rich, complex vocabulary to help their brains grow. We love that @cadepted is helping train #HeadStart preschool teachers who work with #DLLs bit.ly/2usXeZD

#Mindfulness is paying attn to the present moment & what is going on around & inside you. Practice mindfulness by using the S.T.O.P Strategy. Following these 4 steps when interacting w/ children will help you react & engage in a calmer manner & it may also help relieve stress.

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Love this! Thinking about the use of humor, mystery, and romance through stories as a teaching tool.... theatlantic.com/education/arch…

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When we invest in giving all babies the best chance to succeed in life, we build a better future for all of us. Learn more in the #ThinkBabies voter guide!

NEW: FPG Institute Launches National Pre-K and Early Learning Evaluation Center. Please help us spread the word: fpg.unc.edu/news/fpg-launc…

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