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NAEYC’s Educating Young Children magazine: Strategies to support families: Creating partnerships for the shift to kindergarten

Dr. Rebekah Benedum, Senior Director of Programs at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), was recently featured in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) member-exclusive magazine, Educating Young Children.

In the article, Dr. Benedum shares strategies for educators to support families as they prepare their children for kindergarten, emphasizing the importance of strong family partnerships and early learning experiences that build confidence for both children and caregivers.

Read the full article here (please note: access is available to NAEYC members only).

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