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Illustration of a firefighter spraying water on flames. Text reads: Fire, Fire, Go Away! A social story about the Los Angeles Wildfires. Written by Dr. Shu-CHen Jenny Yen, Characters created by Agen Lee, Illustrated by Yin-Fang Wei.

Fire, Fire, Go Away!

  • Posted 03 February 2025
  • By Adrienne Grace
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Dr. Shu-Chen Jenny Yen of CSU Fullerton has created a story to help caregivers of young children explain the Los Angeles fires to them.

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Two elementary-aged boys in jackets and backpacks standing on cement stairs. One boy looks over his shoulder at the camera with a shy grin.

Wartime in Lebanon

  • Posted 02 January 2025
  • By Adrienne Grace
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Monica Scander shares her emotional experiences conducting preschool classes online due to war in Lebanon with bad wifi and cell service.

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Illustrated book cover of a young girl in a colorful tree. A young boy looks up at the girl from the ground. Text reads: poems by Nikki Giovanni. I am loved. Illustrated by Ashley Bryan

In Loving Memory — Nikki Giovanni

  • Posted 02 January 2025
  • By Adrienne Grace
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Nikki Giovanni, born Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni, passed away on December 9, 2024. She was a poet, author of children’s and adult books, educator, and commentator.

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2024 NAEYC Annual Meeting

  • Posted 03 December 2024
  • By Adrienne Grace
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P.E.A.C.E. and the N.A.E.Y.C. Peace Educators Interest Forum, held a joint meeting at the N.A.E.Y.C. Conference in Anaheim, CA, on 11/8.

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2024 P.E.A.C.E. Awards

  • Posted 03 December 2024
  • By Adrienne Grace
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The 2024 PEACE award winners are Carole Welp, Pat Landry, and Monica Moran for their efforts in education for all.

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Black and white photo of Ella Jenkins seated in a classroom with young children seated on the floor watching her. There is a drum at her knees.

In Loving Memory — Ella Jenkins

  • Posted 03 December 2024
  • By Adrienne Grace
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We mourn the passing of Ella Jenkins, one of the most iconic folk musicians of the 20th century, who revolutionized children’s music.

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An older woman in a bright blue shirt receives a bouquet from a young girl in pigtails.

A Spontaneous Visit from Ella Jenkins

  • Posted 03 December 2024
  • By Adrienne Grace
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Karin Pavelek recalls a surprise visit in 2006 by Ella Jenkins. Ella entertained the young children by playing and singing songs.

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Some Personal Reflections of Ella Jenkins

  • Posted 03 December 2024
  • By Adrienne Grace
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Craig Simpson, who got to know Ella Jenkins over many years in education, shares some of his personal reflections.

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