As we come to an end to a chapter in our early childhood education journey,
I have many hopes for the field. One hope I have when I think about working with children and
families who come from diverse backgrounds, I think of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
I Have a Dream speech. “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and
live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men
are created equal.” “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.” ~ MLK.
I have many hopes for the field. One hope I have when I think about working with children and
families who come from diverse backgrounds, I think of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
I Have a Dream speech. “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and
live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men
are created equal.” “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.” ~ MLK.
Fifty-five years later and we are still have not achieved completely these testimonies
.
“All children have the right to equitable learning opportunities that help them achieve their
full potential as engaged learners and valued members of society. Early childhood educators
have a professional and moral obligation to advance equity and diversity. They can do this
best in early learning settings that reflect fundamental principles of fairness and justice and
that implement the goals of anti-bias education”.
~ DRAFT NAEYC Position Statement - www.naeyc.org/equitydraft
full potential as engaged learners and valued members of society. Early childhood educators
have a professional and moral obligation to advance equity and diversity. They can do this
best in early learning settings that reflect fundamental principles of fairness and justice and
that implement the goals of anti-bias education”.
~ DRAFT NAEYC Position Statement - www.naeyc.org/equitydraft
Lastly, but not least to my fellow colleagues, thank you for making this journey a little smoother and pleasurable.Thank you for your kind words of inspiration and wisdom. Wishing you the very
best in all your future endeavors and your professional and personal journey.
best in all your future endeavors and your professional and personal journey.
Reference
“I Have a Dream” Speech | Teaching American History
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Teachingamericanhistory.org
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