ERIC Number: EJ966303
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-0164-8527
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Take a Walk with Me: A Journey of Positive Change
Reeble, Tina; Watts, Charlotte; Axtell, Paul; Carnes, Kevin; Barth, Heinrich; Barth, Irene
Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, n202 p76-78 Nov-Dec 2011
When "Exchange" magazine selected Jewel's Learning Center in Houston to be the recipient of the "Exchange" Center Makeover, a journey of change and discovery began. With the help of many collaborative partners, Jewel's director Charlotte Watts and her family were able to bring new indoor and outdoor spaces to children and teachers affected by Hurricane Ike. Since that time, Charlotte has been on a journey of professional growth and personal engagement as she strives to use the thoughtfully designed spaces to their fullest potential. Author Tina Reeble was invited to walk along with Charlotte for a few months in April 2011. During their time together they discussed ideas and insights that may be helpful to other people working to bring positive changes to their early childhood programs. In this article, she discusses few principles that seemed important to the Jewel community.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Principles, Child Care Centers, Best Practices, Educational Improvement, Educational Planning, Strategic Planning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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