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In our culture, father engagement doesn't always happen naturally. It happens when programs intentionally create spaces ...
06/15/2026

In our culture, father engagement doesn't always happen naturally. It happens when programs intentionally create spaces where fathers feel welcomed, valued, and included.
In 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, Dr. Jawan Burwell shares practical strategies for building stronger partnerships with fathers and father figures, helping early childhood programs create more inclusive and supportive environments for children and families.

This Father's Day week, we'll be highlighting this important new release in several ways, including a blog from Dr. Burwell and a brand-new episode of our Early Childhood Chapters podcast. Because when fathers are engaged, everyone benefits. https://tinyurl.com/yvu8nmhx

What if we stopped seeing challenging behavior as something to correct and started seeing it as something to understand?...
06/12/2026

What if we stopped seeing challenging behavior as something to correct and started seeing it as something to understand?

When trust becomes the foundation of a classroom, relationships grow stronger, children feel safer, and learning flourishes. Today's quote reminds us that every interaction is an opportunity to build connection and support growth.

"When trust shapes culture, 'misbehavior' becomes information, and every moment of friction becomes teachable."

What does a trust-centered classroom look like in your learning community?

Play is not a break from learning. For young children, play IS learning.Join author Laura Bornfreund for a free edWeb we...
06/11/2026

Play is not a break from learning. For young children, play IS learning.

Join author Laura Bornfreund for a free edWeb webinar that explores what high-quality play looks like in kindergarten, and why it remains one of the most powerful tools for supporting children's academic, social, and emotional growth.

You'll leave with research-backed insights and practical ideas you can use to advocate for developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

June 24 at 2:00 PM Eastern. Free registration. https://hubs.li/Q04l4BJl0

What if the key to changing behavior isn't control, but trust?𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 by Deborah Bergeron and Rhonda Conn-Parent is ...
06/11/2026

What if the key to changing behavior isn't control, but trust?

𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 by Deborah Bergeron and Rhonda Conn-Parent is now available as an audiobook, narrated by Deborah Bergeron herself.

Listen on your commute, summer walks, or between lesson planning sessions as Deborah shares practical strategies for building stronger relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Because lasting change starts with connection. Available now on Audible.
https://tinyurl.com/2jh5kwx4

06/11/2026

Do fathers feel truly welcome in early childhood programs?

In next week's episode of our Early Childhood Chapters podcast, Dr. Jawan Burwell explores why father engagement is about more than events. It's about building relationships, challenging assumptions, and creating spaces where fathers and father figures feel valued.

His new book, 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴: 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥, is available now. https://tinyurl.com/5a3t6j55

Watch this preview, get your copy today, and look for the full podcast episode next week.

We're at New America this afternoon for an inspiring conversation with Laura Bornfreund, author of 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘨...
06/09/2026

We're at New America this afternoon for an inspiring conversation with Laura Bornfreund, author of 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘯: 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘑𝘰𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.

Drawing from visits to more than 50 classrooms across the country, Laura is making the case that kindergarten can be both joyful and academically meaningful; and that play, curiosity, relationships, and exploration are not extras, but essential ingredients for learning.

Thank you to New America and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading for bringing together educators, policymakers, and advocates to reimagine what high-quality kindergarten can and should be. Check out Laura's book here: https://tinyurl.com/mr36rs4t

We're just a couple of hours away!What if the key to stronger kindergarten outcomes isn't more worksheets, but more play...
06/09/2026

We're just a couple of hours away!

What if the key to stronger kindergarten outcomes isn't more worksheets, but more play, connection, and meaningful learning?

Join Laura Bornfreund and New America for this important conversation on reimagining kindergarten and creating classrooms where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Register now and join us live at 3:30 pm ET. https://tinyurl.com/4xcujk6r

What happened to kindergarten?In this episode of Early Childhood Chapters, education policy expert and author Laura Born...
06/09/2026

What happened to kindergarten?

In this episode of Early Childhood Chapters, education policy expert and author Laura Bornfreund talks about why play, movement, relationships, and curiosity are not distractions from learning: they're essential to it.

Laura shares what she learned from more than 50 classroom observations, why kindergarten has become increasingly academic, and what teachers can do to create classrooms where children are truly engaged, not just compliant.

If you've ever felt the pressure to do more worksheets, move faster, or focus on compliance over connection, this conversation offers both reassurance and practical ideas grounded in research. https://bit.ly/4unDmTu

Great news for busy educators and leaders: 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘺𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯: 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵...
06/06/2026

Great news for busy educators and leaders: 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘺𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯: 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 by Teresa Byington, PhD is now available as an audiobook on Audible!

This beloved Gryphon House bestseller has helped thousands of early childhood professionals reconnect with their purpose, combat burnout, strengthen relationships, and bring more joy to their work. And now, you can listen wherever life takes you; during your commute, while walking, or between the many responsibilities of your day.

Whether you're a director, teacher, coach, or simply someone who inspires others, Teresa reminds us that leadership isn't about a title. It's about how we uplift and influence those around us. https://tinyurl.com/49racjyd

Kindergarten should be a place where children explore, create, question, and play. So why are so many classrooms focused...
06/06/2026

Kindergarten should be a place where children explore, create, question, and play. So why are so many classrooms focused on worksheets, test preparation, and sitting still?

Join Laura Bornfreund, author of the new book 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘯: 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘑𝘰𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, for a free edWeb webinar on June 24. Laura will share what decades of research and visits to classrooms across the country reveal about the power of play-based learning, and why rigor and joy belong together in kindergarten.

Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or advocate for young children, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Register today! https://bit.ly/43k0HdH

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