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Stories, faculty specialties, degree offerings, and professional development programs on topics surrounding the mind and brain, the acquisition and growth of language and learning skills, and the development of social-emotional capacities
How intentional teacher language in early childhood classrooms can shape children’s inner voice, support emotional regulation, and promote lifelong resilience and well-being
U.S. Special Olympics chair and UNITE co-founder Tim Shriver highlighted ways to improve communication and rhetoric by choosing dignity over contempt
Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child shares insight on why brain-building through play is an essential part of childhood development
Art|Play project’s new online resources hope to spark creativity in the classroom and beyond for teachers and students
A paper published earlier this year highlighted the dangers of rising temperatures on infants’ development and health, offered practical solutions to mitigate its effects
A new episode of Education Now features experts discussing how "early relational health" impacts children and caregivers.
Chelsea Clinton, researchers, and climate activists discuss the impact of a warming planet on early development
Visiting Professor Seiji Isotani explores how behavioral science and technology can make a positive impact on education
"We now know that some kids who step into kindergarten on their first day, with their little backpacks, have a heightened risk for struggling with learning to read. That’s a really important distinction in terms of policy and how early we should find these kids and intervene."
Associate Professor Nadine Gaab on how earlier intervention can be the ultimate game-changer when it comes to identifying children with dyslexia and other learning differences
A new report outlines key principles for early relational health
Ten ways to jumpstart conversations with kids that will help them bounce back from challenges
Good morning songs aren’t just fun – they can teach about others
A new study emphasizes the importance of the first year of life for long term language and literacy development
Spanking found to impact children's brain response, leading to lasting consequences
How educators and parents can help children's natural curiosity emerge — in the classroom and at home
Prepares you for a variety of roles within the early childhood education sector.
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