Alumni Class Notes, Winter 2012–13
December 18, 2012 — Read about the professional and personal accomplishments of Erikson's alumni. More »
Pomeroy retires from Erikson’s Enrollment Management team
December 18, 2012 — As associate director, she helped build Erikson’s registration and student records office. More »
Early Math Project helps nix “naked numbers”
December 18, 2012 — When children are asked to rattle off the numbers from 1 to 10 without actually counting something, these "naked numbers" can create all kinds of confusion. More »
Center for Children and Families hosts sold-out Chicago Ideas Week event
December 18, 2012 — Parents and professionals explored how children experience, make sense of, and navigate their environment. More »
Congressman praises Erikson’s work with young African American males
December 18, 2012 — U.S. Congressman Davis had kind words for Erikson at a conference over the summer. More »
Education and business leaders join Erikson’s board
December 18, 2012 — Sarah Mangelsdorf of Northwestern University and Lianne Stein of The Boeing Company join Erikson's board. More »
Alumnus creates a “one-stop” shop of support for children and families
December 18, 2012 — The innovative leadership of Leon Denton, M.Ed. ’88, is making a difference for children and families. More »
President’s Message: Looking back — and forward
December 18, 2012 — "I am deeply grateful for your support during my time at Erikson, and I look forward to staying in touch with you in the future," writes Meisels. More »
Child-Parent Centers expanding throughout the Midwest with Erikson’s help
December 18, 2012 — One of the nation's most effective early education reform strategies is expanding with the support of Erikson's unique model for professional development. More »
Technology can benefit young children when used appropriately, says Donohue
December 18, 2012 — What do early childhood practitioners — and parents, too — need to think about before handing children technology, from iPads to digital cameras? More »
Erikson partnering with Austin community to create a system of support for young children
December 18, 2012 — There's a groundswell of positive change in Chicago's Austin neighborhood — amazing work by the community, along with partners like Erikson. More »
Erikson Year in Review, 2011–12
December 18, 2012 — Erikson celebrates fiscal year 2011–12 by reviewing our impact on the community, as well as key statistics on our students, alumni, and donors. More »
Groupon Grassroots raises more than $3,000 for Fussy Baby Network
October 29, 2012 — More than 160 people gave to the week-long campaign, raising $3,120 for the Fussy Baby Network, including a $1,500 matching gift from Kolcraft. More »
President Meisels announces he will step down in June
October 19, 2012 — Meisels, president of Erikson since 2002, will direct the University of Nebraska’s new Buffett Early Childhood Institute. More »
Gene R. Saffold mourned by Erikson
October 11, 2012 — Saffold was an Erikson trustee from 2002 to his death in October, former chief financial officer for the City of Chicago, and long-time member of the Chicago Board of Education. More »
Envisioning Change challenges African American achievement gap
September 25, 2012 — Envisioning Change is a statewide effort to close the achievement gap for African American students beginning in the earliest grades. More »
60 Minutes interviews Meisels on kindergarten redshirting
July 9, 2012 — 60 Minutes interviews Meisels on kindergarten redshirting. More »
Improving bilingual education in Chicago Public Schools
July 2, 2012 — Many schools aren't meeting the unique needs of young children learning two languages simultaneously. Erikson is working to change this. More »
Common Core State Standards and early childhood education explored at Erikson
July 2, 2012 — Illinois school districts are adopting the Common Core State Standards. But what does this mean for pre-kindergarten to third-grade classrooms? More »
Lisa Morgan Mulvaney, M.Ed. ’95: Brings healing art to Children’s Hospital of Chicago
July 2, 2012 — Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago was a healing environment for all when it opened on June 9. One Erikson alumna was the organizing force behind it. More »
