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Stay updated on new developmentsFive Resources to help Early Childhood Educators celebrate National Indigenous Languages Day
On March 31, we recognize National Indigenous Languages Day, a time to celebrate and support the preservation, revitalization, and transmission…
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Resources for Early Childhood Educators for International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day, celebrated on February 21, highlights the importance of preserving and embracing linguistic diversity. Language is deeply…
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How Alberta Educators Can Support Immigrant & Newcomer Families
Are you an educator or program leader eager to enhance your intercultural practice skills and better support multilingual families? If…
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Applying a principle-based approach to culturally responsive child care
The Spark Guide describes five guiding principles of culturally responsive child care. The principles can apply to culturally responsive child…
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Examining and unlearning biases and stereotypes
Biases are prejudices or unsupported judgments that people make in favour of or against a person or a group of…
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Creating a fair, equitable, and inclusive society through child care
Culturally responsive child care supports a fair, equitable, and inclusive society. Being culturally responsive can reduce inequities and raise achievement…
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