Margie Jobe tells about her history with Joan Karich and the preparation needed to be able to include all students.
Community Building
Reggio Emilia & Me
A short ‘car talk’ by Prof. Howard Gardner while traveling in Bulgaria in November 2009 about the schools and the city of Reggio Emilia in Italy, and about their exemplary early childhood approach. Professor Gardner worked with the local schools for years and have been advising them on a variety of key issues. Excerpt
Rhonda and Greg Best – Full Interview
Interview with Rhonda and Greg Best, parents of a child with disabilities.
Rhonda Chaney Best – Full Interview
Interview with Rhonda Chaney Best, parent of a child with disabilities.
School of Love
The story of Penka Kassabova, a pioneer of early childhood education in Bulgaria. A graduate of the National College of Education in Evanston, IL, Penka became the director of the American Kindergarten in Sofia, Bulgaria and the school for kindergarten teachers.
Sharon Freagon – Full Interview
Interview with Dr. Sharon Freagon.
The Community Approach
Creating and maintaining a school community that includes parents, teachers and children and the constructivist approach to education.
Work with Disenfranchised People
Debbie LeeKeenan about her experience with disenfranchised people in the US, what she learned with them and how she incorporated that in her work.