Blog Post 1: The Power of Bias
Explain how biases can influence relationships with children and families. Include what biases are, how they impact values and beliefs, and why reflecting on and understanding bias is integral to working with children and families, and growing as a professional. Also explain three specific research-based strategies early childhood professionals can use to identify their own biases and mitigate their influence. (4-6 paragraphs)
Blog Post 2: Let’s Support Access, Equity, and Positive Social Change for Young Children and Families
Explain why early childhood professionals, programs, and services should support access, equity and positive social change for young children and families. Also explain two specific research-based practices early childhood professionals can implement to support social justice within early childhood settings. (4-6 paragraphs)
Blog Post 3: Be an Advocate: The Role of Early Childhood Professionals and the Early Childhood Field in Supporting Access, Equity, and Positive Social Change for Young Children and Their Families
Explain the role of the early childhood field in supporting and advancing access and equity for all young children and their families. Also, explain two specific research-based strategies early childhood professionals can engage in to help ensure that the field supports access, equity, and positive social change through program design and/or practice. (3-5 paragraphs)
