In the aftermath of a devastating two weeks with three mass shootings across our nation, the Erikson community is grieving, and we are angry. We know more than most about the devastating impact trauma has on the development of young
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Erikson mourns the loss of world-renowned educator and writer, Vivian Gussin Paley
Erikson joins the international early childhood education community in mourning the death of Vivian Gussin Paley, who passed away on Friday, July 26 at the age of 90. Vivian was a world-renowned educator and writer, and she was the first
Alumni Spotlight – Kia Ferrer
Kia Ferrer, MS ’10 in Child Development with a child life specialization, has returned to Erikson to pursue her doctoral degree in Child Development. Ferrer is a Certified Grief Counselor, Child Life Specialist, and founder of Momentos Therapy, LLC, a
Cross-sector Group of Illinois Leaders Selected for 2019 Cohort of McCormick Foundation Executive Fellows
Composed of local and state officials, high-ranking law enforcement, judges, top educators as well as community and faith-based leaders, the 2019 cohort of the McCormick Foundation Executive Fellows (MFEF) program will begin a two-month executive education series at Erikson Institute
STATEMENT: Erikson’s Ongoing Commitment to the Youngest Detainees
In light of renewed calls for increasing deportations of undocumented immigrants, as well as the Trump administration’s proposal to cut programs and services for detained children, the Erikson community affirms our opposition to the separation of any child from a
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot names Erikson professor Luisiana Meléndez to Chicago Board of Education
In a press conference held at the Lionel Hampton Fine & Performing Arts School on June 3, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot named Erikson professor Luisiana Meléndez to the Chicago Board of Education (CBOE). A native of the Dominican Republic and
$2 million “J. Chen Scholarship Fund” established at Erikson Institute
Erikson Institute is proud to announce that through the generous gift of an anonymous donor, a $2 million scholarship fund has been established for Erikson’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Jie-Qi
Erikson’s Social and Emotional Learning Initiative supports innovative approaches to creating engaged learning
The visibility and increased need for understanding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has skyrocketed over the past few years, and for good reason. SEL is a process by which children and adults manage their emotions, and develop self-awareness, decision-making skills,
Erikson Commencement to honor education leaders
On Monday, May 6, Erikson Institute’s 2019 Commencement ceremony will be held at Chicago’s iconic Field Museum. This year, 85 graduates will receive their master’s degrees in child development, social work, or early childhood education, and three will receive doctoral
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Chicago Leaders join Erikson to reveal Risk and Reach data
From left to right: Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Ric Estrada/Metropolitan Family Services, Phyllis Glink/Irving Harris Foundation, Erikson’s Director of Policy Cristina Pacione-Zayas, and Erikson President and CEO Geoffrey A. Nagle. Photo credit: City Club of Chicago. Erikson increased public
Erikson’s Director of Policy Cristina Pacione-Zayas appointed to Illinois State Board of Education
On February 25, Erikson’s Director of Policy, Dr. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, was chosen by Governor J.B. Pritzker to serve as Secretary of the Board for the Illinois State Board of Education. Nine other education leaders were selected to join the Board,
New Training Opportunity For Early Childhood Education Leaders Announced
A cohort of promising local Jewish early childhood educators will expand their knowledge through a new initiative using online instruction and in-person seminars to elevate their current practice in the classroom. The Jewish United Fund (JUF) and Erikson Institute will