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Intro to a new series: "50 Myths and Lies"!

7/28/2020

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“What is the cost of lies? It’s not that we mistake them for the truth. The real danger is that if we hear enough lies, then we no longer recognize the truth at all.” -- Valery Legasov


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Overview: Hello and welcome back to the blog! In this post, I will be introducing a new series that will reveal several truths on America's education system.


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Let's Talk about Race in Minnesota

7/21/2020

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“In a time of universal deceit -- telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” -- George Orwell


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Overview: Hello and welcome back to the blog! This week’s post addresses racial disparities in health and education, discusses the causes of these disparities, and introduces possible solutions for equitable education and health care.
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Note: This post is longer than most, but I feel that the long introduction is necessary to understand the general standing of Minnesota on the topic of race. ​


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"The Foundations of Lifelong Health" Breakdown

7/14/2020

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"A Vital and Productive Society with a Prosperous and sustainable future is built on a foundation of healthy child development." -- Harvard Center on the Developing Child


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Overview: Welcome back to the blog! In this post, I will be explaining why early childhood and early life are VITAL to lifelong health through a source from Harvard University. I will be defining 3 foundations of early development as well as discussing 4 research findings presented by this InBrief on lifelong development.
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Note: This source is one of many that was provided to me through my college courses. I highly encourage any new readers to explore this post because this source provides helpful information to parents and teachers on healthy development. ​Happy reading!
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“The Quiet Crisis” of Early Care

7/7/2020

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“Nearly ½ of infants and toddlers start life at a disadvantage and do not have the supports necessary to grow and thrive.” -- The Carnegie Corporation


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Overview: Welcome back to the blog! In this post, I will be summarizing key points from “The Quiet Crisis,” a report revealing this crisis, addressing the importance of early life, and introducing four areas of action that need to be taken.
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​Note: This report was published in 1994, meaning that some of the statistics changed since it was published. However, the changes in statistics reveal that the crisis is getting worse with time, making this report more relevant than ever. Also, this resource is one of many I analyzed during my coursework at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). 
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    Meghan Hesterman (she/her) is a child advocate and education blogger. While a student at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), she created Journal of a Future Teacher to share her journey in becoming an early childhood teacher. 


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