Why, when the importance of quality early care and education is so widely accepted, do we continue to fail so many? Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #106:…
Baby Steps to STEM
When does gender identity begin to intersect with STEM? Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #105: How can early childhood educators lay a foundation in STEM education? Jean…
Why Outdoor Pre-K is Elitist
“These programs feel subversive — pedagogies outside the United States’ educational norms. As such, most of these “forest kindergarten” or “nature preschool” programs are private…and expensive.” Check all episodes of…
Impacts of Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #103: Part two of our trauma series. The new Salud America!research review shows that Latino youth (77.8 percent) are more likely than…
The Child Migrant Crisis and the Impact on Social-Emotional Development
“There could be no greater trauma than to be taken away from the foundation, their adult relationships”. Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #102: Many have spoken out…
The Evolution of Early Childhood Education in Canada
What are the differences between American and Canadian early childhood education policy? Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #101: “At a time when U.S. and Canadian trade policy…
“Turn it off” and Turn on the Music, Song and Dance
Welcome Dr. Jean to the 100th episode of the Preschool Podcast! Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #100: “It’s such a missed opportunity not to just turn it…
Fixed Mindset to Growth Mindset in Early Childhood Education
How can early childhood educators support a growth mindset? Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #98: “We are not deliberately developmental with our teaching staff. We need to…
Urban Thinkscapes: Revitalizing Communities with Playgrounds 2.0
Urban Thinkscape – playful learning in community contexts Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #97: Urban Thinkscape, a program working with Frontiers of Innovation that transforms public…
Underserved Child Care Communities and Compliance. What’s the relation?
How does early childhood education professional development and child care compliance intersect? Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #96: Our daily lives are filled with layered complex…