At the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) ECE Summit in October 2026, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) Strategic Partnerships Manager Lindsay Knepp and Family Success Support Manager Rebeca...
Every child enters the classroom with strengths. It might be a strong interest in animals, a talent for building, an ability to make friends, a love of music, a willingness...
By Stu Semigran, Co-Founder, EduCare Foundation (opens in a new tab) When we talk about education, we often focus on mindset. This is how we think, how we approach challenges,...
By Lindsay Knepp, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (opens in a new tab) For those of us who work in early childhood education, the practice...
Early childhood educators are, by definition, leaders. They lead children daily toward their educational goals through high-quality, hands-on learning experiences. Outside the classroom, they may lead family engagement opportunities and...
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “We may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can at least prepare our children for the future.” Families are essential...
By Dr. Rebekah Benedum (Ed.D), Senior Director of Programs at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (opens in a new tab) When children come into an early learning setting for...
By Dr. Nefertiti Poyner, Mighty Works Education Group (opens in a new tab) When the work feels heavy, joy can be a powerful guide. In early childhood education (ECE), joy...
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