The Early Childhood Center
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The Early Childhood Center is part of Sarah Lawrence's Children, Childhood and Education Collaborative. Visit the Collaborative page to learn more about our extensive resources on early childhood development.
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Defending the Early Years and Alliance for Childhood recently released a new report, "Reading Instruction in Kindergarten: Little to Gain and Much to Lose."
The report addresses such topics as developmental readiness to read in kindergarten; lack of research showing long-term gains from early reading; developmental gains from play-based programs; the importance of language-rich environments; best practices for children to become fluent readers; and policy and practice recommendations.
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Sarah Curtis MA '13, a teacher and graduate of the Child Development graduate program, attended the ECC preschool and kindergarten when she was a child.
The experience of growing up lies at the heart of her interests and endeavors, which include poetry, performing arts, and anything that informs her development as a teacher. Watch a TEDx Talk from Sarah entitled, "Cute is a Four-Letter Word.”
ECC has been home to my three children; I call it the best place on earth. ECC is a place where my kids can truly be themselves. Each with a different personality, my kids have been treated like individuals made to feel smart, strong and important. Not only has ECC been supportive to my kids, but to my family as well. They don't just talk the talk; they really walk the walk.
Kathy Goldstein-Rosenfeld ECC Parent