Pre-K

Ethics in early childhood classrooms: A framework for educators

Amy Halpern-Laff Cultural Competency, Diversity, Early Childhood, Ed Ethics, Equity, Podcast Episode, Pre-K, Principals, School Culture, School leadership, Social Justice, Special Ed, Teacher burnout 00:43:51 Comments Off on Ethics in early childhood classrooms: A framework for educators

We welcome back Dr. Kym Vanderbilt of Lehman College, this time joined by her former students, Kelsey Nova and Cyndhia Silvero. We discuss how Dr. Vanderbilt’s graduate students create case studies based on ethical challenges they themselves have faced. Ms. Nova and Ms. Silvero share their own case studies. We also discuss the ongoing struggle for fair compensation for early childhood educators, especially assistant teachers and education directors.

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Play-In: Early childhood education needs more play

Jon Moscow Arts, Assessment, Attendance, Critical Thinking, Democracy, Early Childhood, Inquiry-based learning, Literacy, Play, Podcast Episode, Pre-K, School Culture, SEL (Social and Emotional Learning), Student voice 00:46:43 Comments Off on Play-In: Early childhood education needs more play

Jon talks with Dr. Beverly Falk of the High Quality Learning Project, Lauren Monaco, New York City pre-K teacher, and experienced educators Gil Schmerler and Renee Dinnerstein. They discuss the centrality of play to children’s development as confirmed by recent research on how the brain works. A “play-in” in Manhattan calls for greater emphasis on play in early childhood classes.

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