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"The best economic development strategy is investment in early childhood."
- Art Rolnick, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
"Every early learning program should be staffed by teachers and providers who can and do establish warm and caring relationships with children, tend the fires of children's curiosity and love of learning, and foster their development and readiness for school."
-Marcy Whitebook, Center for the Study of Childcare Employment, University of California at Berkeley
"I see early childhood education as a civil rights issue."
-Renatta M. Cooper, Office of Childcare, LA County Chief Administrative Office
"When I think of the word passion, and the meaning to it, what comes to mind are, what are my values, what are my beliefs, what are the ideas that lead me to action, what do I do so naturally
that perhaps seems natural to me but may be challenging to others? What’s in my heart?"
-Leticia Lara, LCSW, Regional Manager, ZERO TO THREE
The quote you chose from the Regional Manager at ZERO TO THREE is truly fantastic-- It was definitely one of the statements that stuck with me as I explored the material. I'm glad you also found it inspirational :)
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ReplyDeleteI love the quote by Marcy Whitebook. As early childhood professionals it is our responsibility to provide a warm and inviting environment as well as establish a relationship with our children and their families up front. We also have to remember to treat children as the individuals they are. Thanks for sharing.