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Sharks and Schemas
In the news this past winter, a cold snap off the coast of Cape Cod caused four sharks to literally freeze solid, washing up on the beach in a heartbreaking display of nature’s cruelty. Reading more about this, I asked myself several questions: Why didn’t...
Hilltop’s Anti-Bias Booklist
In late fall of 2013, I was trying to appear calm and collected via Skype, my laptop resting precariously on a cardboard box, in order to impress the Hilltop hiring panel that was interviewing me. For the most part, I was feeling confident and qualified....
Culturally Competent Educators Resources
PREFACE: This space has been created for educators, administrators, parents, and youth advocates and attendees of "Culturally Competent Educators: Building Brilliance in Black and Brown Children" as a forum for sharing experiences and reflections as they...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...