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"As early childhood specialists, we are acutely aware that child development and learning occur in multiple contexts, including family, culture, language, community, as well as the early learning setting. It’s important to remember that we are all operating within the broader societal context— and that includes structural inequities." Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Family Partnership Manager Lindsay Knepp provides tips for identifying individual family needs to improve long-term outcomes. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3FLcpCs #familysupport #childdevelopment

✅ Student Success #ICYMI Learn more about how our department of Human Development and Family Science is fostering success for students who are parents 👩👧 Read more about the services for student-parents ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4dHU88J

Imagine if every child started kindergarten ready to learn, knew how to treat their teachers and their classmates with empathy and respect, and could positively manage the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being a kid. That’s not just a pie-in-the-sky dream; it can be a reality with the help of Frameworks of Tampa Bay. The secret to success is emotional intelligence- or EQ. This Giving Tuesday, won’t you consider helping us prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond? ❤️ 43% of 3- and 4-year-olds are enrolled in public and private schools in Tampa Bay, directly correlating to the kindergarten readiness rate of 49%. Your gift will allow Frameworks to dedicate critical resources to prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond. Let’s take the first step together and reach 100% kindergarten readiness in Hillsborough County! 🎉 Give now: https://lnkd.in/eZ7YvRZk #EmotionalIntelligence #FrameworksOfTampaBay #GivingTuesday #EarlyEducation #ChildDevelopment #SupportChildren #HillsboroughCounty

EdSurge's 10 Most Popular Early Childhood Education Stories of 2023 #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodlearning #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhoodeducators #teachingkids #teaching #educators #dkgsi #keywomeneducators

As much as 85 percent of our brain development occurs from birth to age five, making early childhood learning one of the best investments we can make in our keiki’s health and our community’s future. This fall, more of Hawai‘i’s hard-working parents can start their workday knowing that their three- and four-year old children—and their fast-developing brains—are learning, growing, and thriving in a safe, enriching environment that’s setting them up for future success. That’s due to an expansion of Preschool Open Doors, a preschool access program that’s expected to allow 2,000 more children to qualify for subsidies, providing an early educational boost that will have a lasting impact on Hawai‘i’s collective economic and social well-being, especially for families who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed (ALICE). Learn more and read the full story, “Bringing Early Education to More of Hawai‘i’s Keiki” in our stories of impact on our website at https://lnkd.in/gU8mNdbv

World Teachers' Day 2023 Seasons for Growth offers children and young people a safe space to come together and share their experiences of change and loss. It aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people who are dealing with significant life changes by exploring the impact of loss and change on everyday life and learning new ways to respond to these changes. Barb and Jodi have been Seasons for Growth Companions for many years. In their roles as Out of Home Care teachers, they support NSW Department of Education schools with students living in Out of Home Care (OoHC). They help build capacity in schools by supporting teaching, learning, and challenging behaviours. They also provide transition support for pre-schoolers in the care system. They both agreed how much they love the Seasons for Growth Program for children in care. They explained why: “It doesn’t go straight to questions about why they are here. It’s gentle. Children are never expected to disclose. They find many of the children connect instantly with the program. They pick up on it being a support program, not counselling. They like the structure, they like being in a group and developing a relationship with the other children. They like the safe space. They don’t feel they have to give.’’ #teachersday2023 #studentwellbeing #youthwellbeing See Insights and Ads Boost post Like Comment Share

We can learn something from a small town in Idaho. Investing in early childhood education - with a goal of universal access, with a shared, collective commitment - can work in any community, any community willing to align resources with shared values. Why not Columbus? Why not Central Ohio? Early childhood education is the best possible investment we could make in a vibrant future for our communities - thriving children developing into their best selves for our better collective future. “So if you invest in early childhood, you are going to see better fall kindergarten [readiness] rates. You’re going to see families who know where to go for resources. You’re going to see children thriving.” https://lnkd.in/gqnD3VNz

To tackle challenges in early childhood education, several states are developing funding sources and launching programs to boost the pay and benefits of early educators. The Hechinger Report has more on these state efforts below. #earlychildhoodeducation #ECE #preschool

Crucial Early Childhood Education According to studies, the roots for the cognitive, emotional, and physical development required for subsequent learning are laid by experiences delivered in the early years. Read more here: https://rb.gy/0jtn1. #NewYorkNY #Daycare #ChildhoodEducation #EarlyDevelopment

Early Childhood Development is vital: the first years of a child’s life form the foundation upon which they build their future. Many children in Cape Town’s township communities don't have access to quality early education. Learn about our ECD programme: https://lnkd.in/gGM6UJid #earlychildhooddevelopment #earlychildhoodeducation