July 2, 2012 — The grant will support partnerships with the teachers and administration of nine Chicago Public Schools, including two new partner schools in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. More »
July 2, 2012 — After reading Penguins! by Anne Schreiber, the preschoolers wondered, “Are we taller or shorter than an emperor penguin?” More »
July 2, 2012 — The teaching potential of a story is virtually inexhaustible when children are allowed to explore its themes and characters through conversation. More »
November 21, 2011 — The fall 2011 edition of Erikson on Children, our newsletter for alumni and friends, is available online. More »
October 10, 2011 — In May, 73 graduates received master’s degrees and four received doctoral degrees. More »
October 10, 2011 — The board of trustees welcomes new members and officers. More »
October 10, 2011 — A new professor joins Erikson's ranks. More »
October 10, 2011 — A treasure map leads preschoolers toward understanding geometry. More »
October 10, 2011 — Alumna Candace Williams is working to develop the systems and networks that will enable early childhood organizations to reach more children and families. More »
October 10, 2011 — This summer, Erikson's five-year fundraising campaign surpassed its $30 million goal. More »
October 10, 2011 — Two principals who have partnered with Erikson's New Schools Project talk about their experiences in urban education and with the project. More »
October 10, 2011 — The Erikson on Children newslettter describes how the Center for Children and Families provided one family the tools to become whole again. More »
June 13, 2011 — The spring 2011 edition of Erikson on Children, our newsletter for alumni and friends, is available online at onchildren.erikson.edu. Read about the Urban Literature Project, how Erikson is helping rethink early education, the 2011 Prism Ball, and more. Visit the website » More »
April 7, 2011 — Chip Donohue is traveling the world in service of early childhood education. More »
April 7, 2011 — Three recent grants from the J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Faculty Innovation Fund are giving young faculty researchers support as they pursue work in key areas. More »
April 7, 2011 — Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother hit a nerve nationwide—and at Erikson. More »
April 7, 2011 — Achievement, like excellence, isn’t tied to a particular language or culture. Just ask Zio Perez, ’06 More »
April 7, 2011 — “Exploring PreK–3rd Grade: A dialogue on educational reform” may be the first shot in a revolution in early education in Illinois. More »
April 7, 2011 — On April 1, 300 friends and family members gathered to celebrate Erikson’s 45th anniversary at Prism Ball 2011 at the Four Seasons, Chicago. More »
April 7, 2011 — Children who enter kindergarten are all over the map, both in terms of their preparation and developmentally. Now, ISBE has released a plan to do something about it. More »
