Inside Erikson | December 2024
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December 2024 – Welcome to the December edition of the Inside Erikson newsletter.
As 2024 comes to an end, Erikson Institute celebrates another year of transformational change and groundbreaking investments into the field of early childhood education. We are extremely grateful to our community of students, faculty, employees, trustees, donors and other supporters for making our work possible. We wish you and your family a joyous holiday season and new year.
Erikson Updates
Erikson Alum Authors Chapter in New NAEYC Book
Congratulations to Lauren Solarski, PhD (PhD ‘21) who recently published a chapter, “Finding Joy in Kindergarten Mathematics,” in National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)’s new book “Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Kindergarten.” NAEYC members can purchase the e-book here
Help Wanted: Doctoral Research Participants
Erikson doctoral candidate, Adenia Linker, M.Ed. is seeking early career teachers who identify as white women and have been teaching in the U.S. for four years or less to participate in a research study. This study focuses on understanding how moments of racial discomfort are navigated and the role that support plays in shaping inclusive teaching practices. The study also offers an opportunity to reflect on your teaching journey and contribute to research that aims to improve teacher preparation programs and support systems. Your insights will help inform strategies to better equip educators to foster equity and inclusion in diverse classrooms. To sign-up or for questions, please visit www.adenialinker.com to learn more.
Vote for Erikson’s Own Meghan L. Green, EdD for NAEYC’s Governing Board
We are excited to share that Meghan L. Green, EdD is a candidate for the 2025 NAEYC Governing Board Election for the Member at Large position. Dr. Green is currently an Assistant Professor of Raciolinguistic Justice in Early Childhood Teacher Education in the Triple Endorsement program. Voting in the 2025 election will open in January. To be eligible to vote in the 2025 election, you will need to be a current NAEYC member by December 31, 2024. Be on the lookout for more information about candidates’ statements and videos soon!
Remembering Barbara Taylor Bowman
News outlets continue to publish articles about visionary, advocate, activist and Erikson co-founder Barbara Taylor Bowman. Use the links below to read about her life and her legacy.
Samuel J. Meisels, Ed.D., Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Emertius, Samuel J. Meisels, Ed.D., recently received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. Read the full press release here.
About Erikson
Graduate Education
Recognized for our groundbreaking work in the field of early childhood, Erikson specializes in preparing child development, education, and social work leaders to improve the lives of young children, families, and their communities. For more information on our degree and certificate programs, visit our website or email our admissions team.
Policy and Leadership
Erikson’s Policy and Leadership department engages leaders in government, business, and nonprofit sectors to inform effective policies that benefit children and families. They offer unique programming that equips decision-makers and influencers with the resources, skills, and deep knowledge about early childhood development that will support their efforts to make lasting change. Learn more about our Policy and Leadership
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