June 5, 2024
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Gathering in person for the first time in four years, the energy and excitement was palpable at our 11th annual Leadership Forum on Early Education Research, Policy, and Practice May 4. We had record attendance as nearly 250 early education … Continue reading
May 7, 2024
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The 11th annual Leadership Forum on Early Education Research, Policy, and Practice featured 60 presentations that showcased early educators’ innovations and ideas to improve ECE quality and business management, and to promote entrepreneurship, racial equity, systems change, and other reforms. … Continue reading
May 7, 2024
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May 7, 2024
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May 3, 2024
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The Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation is proud to announce its new name: Early Education Leaders. This new name powerfully communicates our work cultivating effective leaders who reflect and represent their communities—through workforce and leadership development, research, and … Continue reading
April 15, 2024
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The Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation (“Leadership Institute”) at UMass Boston is pleased to announce the 11th annual Leadership Forum on Early Education Research, Policy, and Practice (“Leadership Forum) will take place May 4 from 9:30 a.m. – … Continue reading
June 9, 2023
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The afternoon panel “Wellness: self-care” at our 10th annual Leadership Forum on Early Education, Research, Policy, and Practice May 13 offered a lively and honest discussion about managing stress on the job, managing children’s stress, mindfulness practice for staff and … Continue reading
June 9, 2023
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“The Leadership Forum is one of a kind. Our event celebrates and elevates the ideas, innovations, and expertise of early educators,” said Lynne Mendes, Director of Leadership Programs at the Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation. As morning speaker … Continue reading
June 18, 2022
by Anne Douglass
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What did attendees of our ninth annual Leadership Forum on Early Education, Research, Policy, and Practice think of the event? They loved it! But don’t take our word for it. Take theirs. Below is a representative sample of feedback from … Continue reading
June 2, 2022
by Anne Douglass
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Nearly everyone who has worked in the field of early education has had the experience of hearing the expertise required to work with very young children dismissed as little more than “babysitting.” It’s a serious issue. When policymakers and voters … Continue reading