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In this powerful new Exchange Community Voices article, Patrick Makokoro and Amaka Amadike explore HuUbuntu, an African philosophy rooted in the idea that “I am because we are,” and challenge us to rethink family engagement in early childhood education.

When we move beyond simply involving families and begin honoring interconnectedness, we create stronger communities and richer learning experiences for children. 🌍💛

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/85922/

In this new Exchange Community Voices article, Emma Butensky shares how one spontaneous encounter with community workers sparked a year-long emergent curriculum filled with curiosity, activism, problem-solving, and deep respect for the people who care for our communities.

It’s a powerful reminder that some of the most meaningful learning happens when we follow children’s ideas. 💡

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/85780/

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“We’re Real Community Workers!” An Emergent Curriculum in a Universal Pre-K Classroom Introduction Early childhood curriculum is becoming increasingly scripted, packaged by corporations and purchased by districts (Peters et al., 2025, p. 11). Yet, especially in early childhood, curriculum includes so many aspects of school life, from classroom routines and projects

In a new Exchange Community Voices article, Angela Anderson explores an important question: Are new professionals entering the workforce truly unprepared, or are experienced leaders missing opportunities to mentor and guide them?

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/85698/

Join us on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟴 for a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with Nicky Byres, Ann Pelo, Ziying Bei Bei Liu, and Susan James-Allan as they explore powerful ideas from the Reimagining Our Work (ROW) book collection and how we can support one another through challenging times.

📅 July 8, 2026
⏰ 2–3:30 PM Eastern
💻 Free Online Event

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://hub.exchangepress.com/shop/engaging-exchange-july2026/

In a new Exchange Community Voices article, Fawzia Reza draws on the Spiral of Silence Theory to examine how fear of isolation can suppress diverse perspectives in schools and why creating truly inclusive spaces matters for educators, children, and families alike.

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/85705/

Featured in this week's Exchange Community Voices, Let Us Play is a video-based advocacy effort committed to informing those who care for children about the magic of play.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 Let Us Play short videos from the Insights series:

✨“𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁” by Dan Huber and Iris Chin Ponte
This video features Iris Chin Ponte who talks about the gift adults can find when they engage with children in authentic play.

✨“𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆” by Dan Huber and Rachel Robertson
This video features Rachel Robertson who talks about the role of joy in learning.

https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/85714/

Introducing “Let Us Play” Video Shorts Let Us Play is a video-based advocacy effort committed to informing those who care for children about the magic of play. This is accomplished by capturing authentic examples of children engaged in free and guided play and through interviews with researchers, teachers and academics who share their pe...

What happens when child care programs stop operating as islands and start working as a connected system? In the new Exchange Community Voices article, Cigdem Unal shares how collaboration, shared leadership, and strategic partnerships helped nearly triple child care capacity while strengthening support for children, families, and educators.

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/85490/

In the heartfelt new Exchange Community Voices article, "For the Love of Children: Stepping into Early Childhood Leadership," Olivia Hobert shares the experiences, mentors, and moments that shaped her journey from preschool student to ECE leader. Discover her lessons on leadership, teamwork, resilience, and keeping children at the heart of the work. ❤️

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/85509/

Our final Book Talk is on Wednesday, June 10th, at 7 pm EDT. Register today to hear Alissa Mwenelupembe discuss her book Stories of Resistance: Learning from Black Women in Early Care and Education!
Click on the link below or the LInktree in our bio to register for this free webinar.
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