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In Exchange Press recent article, Leading the Way for Men in Child Care: An Ode to Male Leadership in ECE, Cecilia Scott-Croff works with our CEO, Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr. and Dr. Jean Y. Plaisir to tell their inspiring stories and uplift more male voices in early care and education. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/VRk950TgQAF

"The classroom environment is one of the most influential factors that impact how children think, are engaged, feel connected, and take risks."

hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/37148

Evaluating Lead-Exposure in Soil: An Outdoor Classroom Perspective Watching young children engage in outdoor play is one of my favorite parts of the work I do. As they immerse themselves in their senses, they use a wide range of skills, acquire and practice newly discovered competencies, and fully engage in curiosity. As the Design Director for Nature Explore, I wo...

"It’s the struggle during the storm that helps a young tree develop resilience. And so it is with human beings, for we too are a part of nature.”

"It’s the struggle during the storm that helps a young tree develop resilience. And so it is with human beings, for we too are a part of nature.”

🌿Learn more about the book Heart-Centered Teaching Inspired by Nature: bit.ly/Heart-Centered-Teaching

In case you missed it...
Dr. Valora Washington gave an inspiring keynote speech at the Engaging Exchange: Fall 2024 Conference
Catch the replay at:
https://hub.exchangepress.com/video/36437/

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"The most powerful position is when teachers remove themselves from an adult gaze and come to see the environment from the vantage point of their youngest learners. The key is that purposeful play environments are not left to chance. Being knowledgeable, skillful, and intentional necessitates the inclusion of the voices of children and responding to their ideas. While simple, it is far from simplistic."

https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/37148/

Reflections on Play Environments From Different Perspectives As early childhood educators, we know that the earliest experiences of students have the power to form the foundation for healthy social and emotional development, strong relationships, and successful academic learning. Research shows that the classroom environment is one of the most influential fac...

Check out this opportunity to join a book study on Illuminating Care: The pedagogy and practice of care with Defending the Early ✨

Back by popular demand, our fall book study will cover Illuminating Care: The Pedagogy and Practice of Care in Early Childhood Communities. DEY Executive Director, Denisha Jones, and DEY National Advisor and author of Illuminating Care, Carol Garboden Murray, will co-facilitate this class-style professional development series! Secure your seat and register today using the link: https://conta.cc/3SRaAL5

New Video! 𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

In early care and education, uplifting men’s leadership deserves more than just acknowledgment—it requires intentional efforts in recruitment, retention, and the language we use. This panel from our 2024 Engaging Exchange Conference dives deep into the importance of supporting men in ECE, fostering strong networks, and highlighting their vital role in creating a more diverse and inclusive field. 🌟

🎥𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: hub.exchangepress.com/video/39791

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀:
💠Dr. Calvin Moore, Jr.
💠Dr. Jean Plaisir
💠Nick Terrones
💠Dr. Chrystine Mitchell
💠Dr. Cecilia Scott-Croff
💠Nicholas Panich
➡️Moderated by: Mike Browne and Binta Dixon

Whether you're an educator, administrator, or advocate, this conversation will inspire and inform your approach to gender diversity in ECE. Don’t miss out on these insights from leaders committed to change and equity!

Honoring the Moment with Ron Grady “Your image of the child, regardless of whether it is the first time you have reflected upon it, defines and determines the way you approach every interactio...

In Holly Elissa Bruno's personal memoir, 𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘙𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢'𝘴 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘩 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, she shares her childhood experience of trauma and abuse with you to offer a beacon of hope and a tangible example of how you can make a positive difference in the world and most of all, in the lives of children.

🔗Learn more about this impactful book: bit.ly/Happiness-HEB

"When we acknowledge our own feelings, we empower ourselves by making more room for the experience of the child and engaging in ways that honor what they are trying to tell us."

🔗Exchange Reflections: Attuning to Emotional Needs: bit.ly/Reflections-Attuning

"Men’s involvement in early childhood education (ECE) is an endeavor worth promoting, supporting, and encouraging in both personal and professional life. The rationale is simple: young children will benefit from positive, high-quality teachers of all genders who can teach them about different ways of nurturing, learning, and growing up as authentic and empathetic people."

Read the article: hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/37147

Leading the Way for Men in Child Care An Ode to Male Leadership in ECE Men’s involvement in early childhood education (ECE) is an endeavor worth promoting, supporting, and encouraging in both personal and professional life. The rationale is simple: young children will benefit from positive, high-quality teachers of all genders who can teach them about different ways ...

Exchange Press authors Olga Lacayo and Eliana Elias are presenting a FREE webinar, sponsored by Exchange! Be sure to sign up and join us.

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Check out their book, The Art of Troublemaking: A Teacher Unravels Racism | El arte de crear problema: Una maestra desenmaraña el racismo: www.exchangepress.com/trouble

Join this free webinar by Olga Lacayo and Eliana Elias to explore how coaches and teachers can design professional development experiences that explore the impact of racism on children, their families, and teachers in settings. - https://mailchi.mp/earlychildhoodwebinars/rethinking-relationships-and-bias-in-early-childhood-2467717

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🚨 It’s Almost Here! Our Engaging Exchange Fall Conference is happening TOMORROW! ✨

Join us as we Clear Pathways to Leadership, Joy, and Equity in ECE through interactive sessions that celebrate diversity and foster impactful leadership.

📅 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: bit.ly/EngagingExchange

"As an educator, I see myself as a companion to children. I accompany them through our daily experiences and support them as they learn and grow. But they are companions to my own experiences and learning, too."

🔗 bit.ly/Reimagining-Heartbreak

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲: 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 by Christine Kiewra, Ben Wilson, and Lori Wilson

We are THRILLED to share that the latest issue of Exchange Press magazine features Dimensions Education Programs and our very own teacher, Mr. Ben!

From the article, Ben describes his experience coming back to Dimensions this way: “I love working here. It is like my second family, and I plan to keep teaching here until I retire! To know that many of my teachers are still here and they still love teaching means so much to me.” In addition to reestablishing relationships with his former teachers, Ben has forged strong relationships with new colleagues, children, and families. Ben understands how important relationships are. He shares that his goal is to “make every child feel welcomed, loved, and included in every activity.” Ben said, “I knew since I was a child myself, that if the kids could relate to me and I could relate to them as well, I would make a big impact.”

Learn more about Ben's incredible story in this inspiring article: hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/37143

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄! 🍂

Community collaborations are a critical piece of the puzzle for sustaining early care and education programs. The strength of the community connections and networks surrounding a center or care provider helps to increase capacity and provide support during challenging times. The Fall Issue focuses on how leaders in ECE establish and nurture connections within the communities they serve.

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✨ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! ✨
See it here: bit.ly/Fall24Conference

Join us live online for our first-ever conference! This interactive event will uplift the diversity, joy, and leadership within our field. Together, we can clear a pathway to more equity, collaboration, and sustained satisfaction in our work as early care and education professionals, advocates, and stakeholders.

🗓️ Friday, August 9th
⏰ 10 am - 5 pm CT
🔗 Register Now: bit.ly/Fall24Conference

Reminder: Exchange Press is hosting the Engaging Exchange Fall Conference: Clearing Pathways to Leadership, Joy, and Equity in ECE live online on August 9, 2024 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM CST. This interactive event will uplift the diversity, joy, and leadership within our field.

We are especially excited for the 1:00 PM CST session where our CEO, Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr, will speak on a panel about Men in ECE: How to acknowledge the unique challenges of leaders, sustain joy, and build community. Don't miss this dynamic discussion.

This conference is available for all to join. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/EngagingExchange

Explore the extraordinary beauty in everyday teaching moments. Dive into 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸: 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲-𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 by Shelley Brandon, edited by Ann Pelo and Margie Carter.

❤️ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁: Discover new emotional depths and learn more about yourself as an educator.
❤️ 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Stir your emotions and bring a more engaged, attentive presence to your classroom.
❤️ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Fully experience and linger in the swell of emotions.

✨𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸? ✨
Shelley Brandon’s journey is a call to return to fullhearted, embodied teaching. Her stories reveal the extraordinary beauty in ordinary life.

📖 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 ➡️ bit.ly/Reimagining-Heartbreak

Exciting news! 💙 Our very own Parent Ambassador Program Manager, Ilissa Talkington, and Parent Ambassadors Vicki Chandler-Smith and Jess Parker will present on the power of Parent and Provider Collaboration at the upcoming Exchange Press Fall 2024 Conference. Join us on August 9th, from 10 am to 5 pm, for this virtual conference to spotlight the joy, diversity, and leadership in the field.

🔷 Tune in at 3:00 pm for the Parent Ambassador panel!

Learn more and register here ➤ https://bit.ly/4d0PGAZ

We all know that the children we work with have an innate sense of awe, wonder and a natural curiosity.

This is shown through their play, exploring and questioning.

Did you know that this is backed up by neuroscience?😲

This article from Exchange Press by Wendy Ostroff clearly shows the science behind what we see on a daily basis.

"The Cognitive Science and Neuroscience of Young Children's Curiosity : Bridging Research and Practice" is a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to find out why encouraging curiosity is so important and what happens when as the article states when we look to "quash" it.

As a Curiosity Approach Brand Ambassador, I know that children need environments that are engaging, inspiring and allow them to explore freely in order to fulfil their curious nature. Therefore this is an important article for all those who work with children.

https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/4754

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The 2024 Child Care Management Software Industry Trends Report by Procare Solutions reveals that nearly half of child care centers still rely on manual processes to manage their operations.

Considering upgrading to a child care management software? Ask yourself these four crucial questions:

1️⃣ What are your business goals?
2️⃣ What is it like to use the software?
3️⃣ Does the software cover all aspects of your child care business?
4️⃣ What kind of support is available?

Read the full article for more insights: hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/33008

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Four Questions to Ask Before Choosing Child Care Management Software The 2024 Child Care Management Software Industry Trends Report by Procare Solutions found that nearly half of the child care centers not using software rely on manual processes to track their business operations. Administrative tasks can consume your precious time to connect with your team and your....

Less than a week left for the last set of questions in this exciting project with The CAYL Institute!

➡️ bit.ly/EquityQuestions-JULY