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‘Silence is not an option’: The Continued Importance of Advocacy

‘Silence is not an option’: The Continued Importance of Advocacy

by | Apr 27, 2022 | Advocacy, Best Practices, Workforce

Advocacy has always been a part of who I am, even when I was too young to even know what the word “advocacy” meant. Earlier this year, I got to take my passion for early childhood advocacy to a big stage – the offices of Wisconsin’s elected officials – during the...
The Power of Black Storytelling in Preschool Environments

The Power of Black Storytelling in Preschool Environments

by Dr. Toshiba Adams | Feb 18, 2021 | Best Practices, Spotlight, Training

As we approached Black History Month, I took a moment to reflect on my early schooling experiences.  As a Black child who attended predominantly White k-12 schools, I am unable to recall any school-wide celebrations of Black history. What I do recall is being taught...

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