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Social Justice in Early Childhood Classrooms: What the Research Tells Us
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Hyland, Nora E. – Young Children, 2010
Children from very young ages internalize messages about power and privilege with regard to gender, race/ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and language, which they perpetuate through their play and talk. While families are a critical piece in shaping children's values on such matters, classroom practices communicate and reinforce strong,…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Social Attitudes
Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Environments for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Families in Early Childhood Settings
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Burt, Tracy; Gelnaw, Aimee; Lesser, Lee Klinger – Young Children, 2010
Children's identities and sense of self are inextricably tied to their families. The experience of being welcome or unwelcome, visible or invisible begins in early childhood. The goal of early childhood professionals is to ensure that all children and their families are welcomed in early childhood settings and provided with quality care and…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Homosexuality, Educational Environment