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Erikson Institute
1,800 Days
The Story of Early Childhood in the U.S.
From the launch of Head Start to the Preschool for All initiative, to new discoveries in early brain development, the past 60 years have been transformative for the field of early childhood. Yet, America has no national system for early care and education—parents are faced with a patchwork of programs and policies whose shortcomings have been highlighted by the pandemic. Erikson Institute, a graduate school in early childhood, was co-founded by early childhood educator, scholar, and activist
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4.8 stars from 21 ratings
“A story of American childcare, told by some of the people who have been there at the very beginning. A tale of how far we have come, and how far we can go to supporting young children and families.”
M2i7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/22
Recent Episodes
Published 03/28/22
Over the course of the previous episodes, we’ve taken a look at the history of early childhood education, from its early beginnings to how the field has changed over time. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the most recent developments in the field, including bilingual and ESL programs....
Published 03/28/22
In the 1980s and 1990s, women joined the workforce in droves, creating a larger need for childcare at a time when options varied widely in quality and availability. Along with Head Start, there were private preschools, childcare programs and traditional nursery schools, mostly held in churches or...
Published 03/21/22
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