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MenTeach is a non-profit clearinghouse for both men and women seeking information and resources about men teaching. If you are a man thinking about teaching or currently teaching, you’ve found a place to connect with others
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I recently had the pleasure of facilitating an Authenic Art webinar for Hatch Early Learning for their Expert Webinar Series. (#HatchExperts) There were approximately 1800 participants signed up to learn about authentic art!
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Are you an employed childcare professional? Are you planning to register for spring semester courses (Jan-May)? Are you interested in a scholarship?! T.E.A.C.H. MINNESOTA is now accepting applications! Click on THIS LINK to
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Many of us agree that professional development is critical to staying on top of what’s new in the field of early childhood, research, techniques, etc. Many of us would also agree that we’re extremely busy and
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This month’s guest speaker is Mr. Jon Fitzgerald from the Hug Me Hug You! Initiative. His message tells of a powerful new partnership in Carver County for young children in foster care. I’ve included an excerpt from
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I have the opportunity to attend the NAEYC Professional Development Institute Conference this week. I hope to blog each day (although I may not) so you can glean some of the expert information as well! Remember that you can
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I was invited to attend the Regional Early Childhood Leadership Summit at Rasmussen College, Blaine campus. Since this event was invitation only, there was a slightly smaller attendance. That being said, I’d guesstimate
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“The 2014 Institute theme focuses on the use of standards in a way that does not lead to inappropriate standardization of practices, i.e., a “cookie-cutter approach” to program implementation. The Institute’s
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You’re invited to this MN Author’s Book Launch on April 19th at the downtown library in Minneapolis from 10:30-11:30. He will be reading a few of his books and there will also be some giveaways. If you
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Looking for PARENTING RESOURCES? Take a trip over to Mom Enough for wonderful resources. You’ll find evidence-based resources to support you (or the parents you interact with). Click on the category desired and then look
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From MnAEYC-MnSACA – The Senate passed legislation reauthorizing the Child Care and Development Grant (CCDBG). The bill makes a range of updates to the federal child care program, which hasn’t been reauthorized since
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A reminder that the TEACH deadline is coming soon! T.E.A.C.H. MINNESOTA is now accepting applications for the April 1 deadline. Click on THIS LINK to access the application. Need a refresher on what T.E.A.C.H. is? Click HERE.
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Is your child on track? Help Me Grow helps you know. Help Me Grow is an interagency initiative of the State of Minnesota (Department of Education, Department of Health and Department of Human Services) partnering with all local
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A Conversation about Early Childhood with Economist Dr. Art Rolnick “Too often people think of ‘education’ as something that begins when children enter kindergarten. Yet a wealth of research shows that a
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Are YOU a MN parent? Do YOU work with MN Parents? If so, you may want to check out the MN Parent website. It’s your guide to everything local related to young children. You’ll find a community activity calendar packed
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Balancing Act: Celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza in School
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This time of year brings many different traditional activities. Parties, food, friends, family, singing, etc. Gifts are often times included in these traditions as well. I enjoy receiving gifts just as much as the next person,
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In Adventures for Healthy Eating, we have been discussing foods that are good to eat for growing bodies and minds. This adventure takes a different twist on healthy eating, but is important an overall healthy adventure for
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What We All Should Know “Childhood should be a time of joy, discovery and positive connection with family and friends. So it’s difficult for most of us to imagine a child experiencing depression. But, as this Mom Enough
