Review
This book is a tool box for building early childhood programs that foster sentiments of justice and fairness in leaders, teachers, and young children.”
―Herbert Kohl, educator and bestselling author
“A concise and powerful message for anti-bias leaders in early childhood education everywhere. A truly inspired gift of lessons from the movement, for the movement.”
―Carol Brunson Day, President of the Board, NAEYC
“For those who are seeking to make a real difference and impact on the world we live in, Leading Anti-Bias Early Childhood Programs lays a road map and foundation for the work ahead. As the book underlines, begin with a guiding vision of equity that can inspire a new generation of leaders through effective leadership, family engagement, and community resources. The work of these passionate authors challenges us to be fearless in the pursuit and building of sustainable anti-bias early childhood programs.”
―Luis A. Hernandez, early childhood education specialist
“Leading Anti-Bias Early Childhood Programs recognizes the essential role early childhood administrators play in initiating and sustaining culturally relevant care and education. Program leaders steeped in the principles of anti-bias education are able to see diversity as an organizational asset and work intentionally and strategically to make the abstract notion of social justice come alive throughout the program. This book provides the tools program leaders need to make that happen".
―Paula Jorde Bloom, Michael W. Louis Endowed Chair, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, National Louis University
“If you are an educator wanting to see more equity and inclusiveness in the world, at times discouraged, confused, or overwhelmed with how to manage the conflict that always emerges in the change process, you’ll find reassurance, resources, and strategic thinking to engage with in this anti-bias work.”
―Margie Carter, author, The Visionary Director, and international early childhood consultant
Review
"This book is a tool box for building early childhood programs that foster sentiments of justice and fairness in leaders, teachers, and young children.”
―Herbert Kohl, educator and bestselling author
“A concise and powerful message for anti-bias leaders in early childhood education everywhere. A truly inspired gift of lessons from the movement, for the movement.”
―Carol Brunson Day, President of the Board, NAEYC
“For those who are seeking to make a real difference and impact on the world we live in, Leading Anti-Bias Early Childhood Programs lays a road map and foundation for the work ahead. As the book underlines, begin with a guiding vision of equity that can inspire a new generation of leaders through effective leadership, family engagement, and community resources. The work of these passionate authors challenges us to be fearless in the pursuit and building of sustainable anti-bias early childhood programs.”
―Luis A. Hernandez, early childhood education specialist
“Leading Anti-Bias Early Childhood Programs recognizes the essential role early childhood administrators play in initiating and sustaining culturally relevant care and education. Program leaders steeped in the principles of anti-bias education are able to see diversity as an organizational asset and work intentionally and strategically to make the abstract notion of social justice come alive throughout the program. This book provides the tools program leaders need to make that happen".
―Paula Jorde Bloom, Michael W. Louis Endowed Chair, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, National Louis University
“If you are an educator wanting to see more equity and inclusiveness in the world, at times discouraged, confused, or overwhelmed with how to manage the conflict that always emerges in the change process, you’ll find reassurance, resources, and strategic thinking to engage with in this anti-bias work.”
―Margie Carter, author, The Visionary Director, and international early childhood consultant
About the Author
Louise Derman-Sparks is an international consultant on anti-bias education with children and adults, co-author of What if All the Kids are White? Second Edition and Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves. Debbie LeeKeenan is a consultant and visiting professor of early childhood education at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, and retired long-time director of the Eliot-Pearson Children's School, Tufts University. John Nimmo is an early childhood consultant and educator, former director of the Child Study and Development Center, and associate professor of family studies at the University of New Hampshire, and co-author of Emergent Curriculum.
