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Talking with Kids About Becoming
This co-production, in partnership with The Detour at Oregon Humanities, is part of an ongoing series to elevate youth voice. What do kids think about identity and becoming? Tune in to find out!
New metric in OR will make social emotional health care more accessible
Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. Originally published by Public News Service on 8/23/24.
A Message from Kali Thorne Ladd: Policy Change for Families, Lessons from History and Hope for the Future
In this message, Kali Thorne Ladd highlights the urgent need for systemic change to better support children and families in the United States, and emphasizes the critical importance of these issues for the nation’s future prosperity.
Advocates Push for Early Childhood Solutions on Capitol Hill
Recently, Children's Institute connected with other advocates in Washington, D.C., for a two-day event focused on policies for young children and families. While there, the team also met with with members of Oregon's Congressional delegation to discuss how to solve children's issues in Oregon.
Exploring the World of Sound with Hayes Greenfield
Can you imagine a world without sound? Can you imagine a classroom of young learners exploring sound to spark creativity, learning, and play? In this segment, host Rafael Otto talks with Hayes Greenfield, the founder of Creative Sound Play, a sound-based, generative learning system for preschool students and teachers.Tune in and share!
Strengthening Early Literacy Practices with Evidence-Based Resources
This article, co-authored by Herbert Turner at Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest (REL Northwest) and Marina Merrill at Children's Institute, highlights a compilation of evidence-based resources to support and strengthen early literacy resources for young children. Originally published by REL NW on 07/30/24.
States Have A Role To Play in Helping Kids Access Inclusive Pre-K
States look to improve collaboration between school districts and community partners. Originally published by New America on 7/18/24.
State of Preschool 2023 Yearbook Report
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released the State of Preschool 2023 Yearbook. This annual report tracks preschool enrollment, funding, and quality across the United States. This year's report highlights key findings on universal preschool and emerging trends nationwide.
The Power of Inclusive Classrooms at Gilbert Creek Child Development Center
In this episode, host Rafael Otto visits Grants Pass, Oregon, to talk with Shannon Bilbao and Susan Peck from Gilbert Creek Child Development Center. They discuss why inclusive classrooms are so valuable for the healthy development of all children and share examples of what they see in their classrooms. Tune in and share!
