Antoinette's Early Childhood Blog

This program has given me so many insights, knowledge, and learning opportunities throughout the different courses that I am so thankful and happy to have had the chance to engage in this journey. Some deeply felt learnings that I acquired during the taken courses are: the importance of self-evaluation/reflection, the powerfulness of interconnections, teamwork and communication, the power of antibias education, and all that encompasses being an effective leader and early childhood professional.  I learned that as early childhood professionals, it is essential that we are thoughtful and aware of our actions and how we interact with children, families, colleagues, and other staff. We are role models for the children and families we serve and must lead by example. Self-reflection has extremely positive results that help us continuously improve and evaluate ourselves to do an increasingly better job that promotes quality education. I also learned that good communication skills are the ...

  Childhood Education International Childhood Education International has been committed to one primary objective: ensuring children’s access to quality education worldwide since 1892. They create programs and projects that support pre-primary to primary school-age children so they can learn, grow, and develop optimally. They also collaborate with teachers, education leaders, families, community leaders, health professionals, government agencies, the private sector, and civil society organizations. Together they provide innovative solutions that enhance learning and development for all children (Childhood Education International, n.d.) Its mission is to develop and amplify innovative solutions to education challenges that affirm children’s learning and development as the pathway to sustainable futures for all. Their vision is to elevate education and learning as the foundation of all aspects of human development and world progress. Childhood Education International is curre...

This week, I explored the web to find three national organizations or federal agencies that work to foster the well-being of children, families, and the early childhood field. I chose them because I like and align with their vision and mission statements. The two last ones also align with the challenge I am addressing in the Capstone Project. They work with policymakers to establish positive changes that include plant-based food in schools and promote healthy eating in children. National Head Start Association The National Head Start Association's mission is to unite, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education (NHSA, n.d.). NHSA is committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life. They are the voice for more than 1 million children, 275,000 staff, and 1,600 grant recipients in the United States. Since 1974, NHSA has worked for policy changes that ensure all ...