Early Learning Nation

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Independent magazine devoted to early learning (0-5 years), reporting on groundbreaking research, early learning policy and best practices in the field. Read on: https://earlylearningnation.com

“‘The best teacher in the world,’ said Fred Rogers, ‘is the one who loves what he or she does, and just loves it in front of you.’ How can parents and caregivers make this a playful summer? By loving what they love—whether it’s painting or playing the guitar—and bringing their kids along for the fun.”
“This summer, embrace outdoor play and nature as a vehicle for learning, whether that’s a trip to a local playground, a box of sidewalk chalk or a playful walk in the sunshine. Parents and caregivers can also raise their voices and advocate for equitable play spaces in their community so every kid can get the benefits of playful learning.” —Lysa Ratliff, CEO, KABOOM!
"Opportunities where children get to have agency and direct the activities, whether it is picking the song to sing or dance to master, book themes to read, place(s) to visit, which hill to climb and so much more would spark fun and joy." — Iheoma Iruka, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
“Young children are the best of us: hopeful, idealistic and driven by unconditional love. We owe it to them—and to the world they will inherit and improve—to nurture and protect their developing brains and bodies, as well as their instincts and talents and hearts.” —Dana Suskind, M.D., founder and co-director, TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, and author of Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child’s Potential, Fulfilling Society’s Promise.
“The time has come for an all-out world war against poverty. The rich nations must use their vast resources of wealth to develop the underdeveloped, school the unschooled, and feed the unfed. Ultimately a great nation is a compassionate nation.”
1. How bad will the post-stabilization pain be? 2. The rising temptation of employer-sponsored child care 3. Climate change alarm turning toward child care adaptation 4. Family, friends & neighbor caregivers start getting their due 5. And of course, there’s an election coming up
“I am thankful for teachers who take the time to learn. My actual five-year-old daughter says, ‘I’m thankful for school because my teachers make me smart.’”
“I’m fortunate to live in a state where the needs of children and families continue to be prioritized by policymakers, advocates and our resilient workforce.”
“I’m so thankful because I get to help kids be healthy from birth, go to affirming and good schools, ... and be seen as kids and play outside with friends in their neighborhood.”
“Play is how we become human. When we honor the brain’s favorite way to learn, love and lead, we build a world worthy of our children’s power.”