Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
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Ready or Not? Early Childhood Teachers and Children with Disabilities
As an Early Childhood Teacher in my native Turkey and here in the United States, I did not feel I had enough knowledge about working with infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities to include them in programming or be an effective teacher.
Categories: Development and Learning, Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood
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Skipping the Straw: The Intersection of Sustainability and Accessibility
On July 1st, Seattle became the first major U.S. city to ban the use of plastic straws and utensils, with businesses facing a fine of up to $250 if they are found to be in violation of the ban.
Categories: Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Policy
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Early Childhood Education and Disability Bias
by Sharice Lane, October 30, 2018 I took a course in administration and leadership as participant in Georgetown University Certificate in Early Intervention. One of the course’s assignments was to
Categories: Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Policy
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Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs: US Policy Statements
When American society implements policies for inclusion of people with disabilities during early childhood, a tremendous growth will be seen in the social awareness and empathy of the next generation.
Categories: Development and Learning, Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Policy
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Children who Experience Homelessness: Policy Implications
While the policy statement more broadly targets early childhood and housing providers, the recommendations set forth throughout the document carry paramount implications for childcare and primary school teachers.
Categories: Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Intervention, Policy
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Native American Communities: Inadequate Education and Inaccessible Health Services
Isn’t it unfortunate that there are preventable diseases, disorders, and conditions that still occur? As a nation that claims to value children, it is even more unfortunate that many people do not take plausible precautions when they could prevent later consequences.
Categories: Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Policy
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Inclusion of young children in early childhood programs-A Utopia?
The 1960s was a remarkable decade for the US as the outcomes of the Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka decision affected social policy, politics, and education greatly.
Categories: Disability, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Intervention, Policy
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Prenatal Exposure to Drugs: Is still shocking and unacceptable!
Children who are prenatally exposed to drugs are at risk for developing a series of health conditions, or physical or intellectual disabilities.
Categories: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Intervention, Policy
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Perinatal Depression in Latina Mothers
Mothers experiencing PD may fail to provide an enriching, developmentally supporting environment or developing a mutually beneficial relationship with their baby
Categories: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Intervention
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Implementing the Summer Food Service Program
Many families celebrate the advent of the summer school vacation with picnics to the beach and cookouts.
Categories: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Early Childhood, Policy