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Building on the Wonders of Childhood
The Good Books: A Little Light Reading
Hilltop has a long-standing commitment to anti-bias education. Over the years, educators here have explored the challenges of converting this value from intention to reality. Standing up and saying “I believe in anti-bias education” doesn’t do much to...
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Inspiration, Intention, and Innovation from New Zealand
Here is a message from Hilltop educator Becky Krueger, who recently participated in the 2018 Study Tour of early childhood programs in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Building Intercultural Competence: Teaching in India
Please enjoy this “field report” from Hilltop toddler educator Nick Terrones, who is spending one month teaching in Mumbai, India, through the Expanding Minds Program. Not sure where to begin… except that its hot and humid out here - 98 degrees, with 98% humidity and...
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Building an Anti-Bias Library: Part Four – Family Structures and Holidays and History
This is the fourth and final installment of a four part series titled "Building an Anti-Bias Library." Today, we will focus on Family Structures, Holidays and History. For part one, please click here. For part two, please click here. For part three, please click...
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Seeking Equity Through Language-Rich Classrooms Event Recap and Classroom Strategies
By Mike Browne, Chelsea Myers, and Layla Rowen from Hilltop Children's Center and Hilltop Educator Institute “Before the event, I had been thinking about my relationship with a couple of my children and how much I wasn't loving my reactions to them. Basically, I was...
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Building an Anti-Bias Library Part Three – Gender Identity, and Cross-Cultural Folktales
This is part three of a four part series focusing on Gender Identity and Cross-Cultural Folktales. For part one, please click here. For part two, please click here. On September 27th, 2017, we welcomed Debbie LeeKeenan, Dr. Caryn Park and Dr. Maggie Beneke to kick...
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A Tiny Preschool Tackling Big Issues
A Tiny Preschool Tackling Big Issues Hilltop Educator Institute set to host a Racial Equity Workshop At Seattle City Hall On May 8th, Hilltop Educator Institute hosts a Racial Equity workshop about the distinct, and unique learning styles and preferences...
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Cultivating the Genius of Black Children Resources
With our next event on May 8th, 2018 titled “Cultivating the Genius of Black Children” along with both the provided and suggested resources on this page, we hope readers will become (more) aware of their cultural practices and (re)commit themselves to becoming a culturally sensitive educator.
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