CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23, 2021—The Erikson Institute Board of Trustees announced today that Mariana Souto-Manning, Ph.D., will serve as the graduate school’s fifth president starting on September 1, 2021. “Mariana is a visionary leader with a deep passion for early
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Inside Erikson | July 2021 Newsletter
Last June, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Erikson committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. We have taken several initial steps toward that goal, from instituting Juneteenth as a permanent
Roundup of State Legislation Impacting Young Children
Last June, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Erikson committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. We have taken several initial steps toward that goal, from instituting Juneteenth as a permanent
Inside Erikson | June 2021 Newsletter
Last June, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Erikson committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. We have taken several initial steps toward that goal, from instituting Juneteenth as a permanent
Inside Erikson | May 2021 Newsletter
This month holds the promise of warmer weather, blooming flowers, and the gradual return of in-person activities thanks to the state’s vaccination efforts. At Erikson, we’ll be wrapping up our Spring
Considerations for Implementing EdTech Policies
Districts, schools, and centers often look to policy statements in order to inform their practice and give recommendations to their families. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), National Association
Statement On Death of Adam Toledo
We grieve the loss of Adam Toledo, a 13-year-old boy shot dead by a Chicago police officer on March 29, 2021. Adam’s death comes at a time when our nation is collectively dealing with the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer facing
Erikson Institute Announces $6 Million Dollar Gift for New Early Teaching and Learning Academy
The gift will fund the Early Teaching and Learning Academy, which will bring all of Erikson’s Professional Development (PD) expertise under one umbrella
Inside Erikson | April 2021 Newsletter
In Chicago, April is traditionally a month when we start spending more time outdoors, reconnecting with nature, and greeting neighbors we haven’t seen during the cold winter months. This Spring, the
Early Childhood in Illinois Takes Steps in New Direction
Erikson Institute applauds the work of the Illinois Commission on Equitable Early Childhood Education & Care Funding to envision a new path for early childhood in our state. The Commission recently
Statement from Erikson’s Executive Team on Anti-Asian Violence
Erikson Institute mourns the tragic loss of life resulting from the shootings this week in Atlanta, which left eight people dead, six of them women of Asian-American descent. The lives of
Families and Early Childhood Providers Prioritized in Historic American Rescue Plan
Erikson Institute applauds President Biden and Congress for prioritizing needed supports for families with young children by passing and signing the American Rescue Plan, the most recent COVID-19 relief