Issue 244


Page 8
Update from McAllen, Texas
by Ileen Henderson

EXTRA:
Humanitarian Respite Center’s Amazon wish list


Page 10
Guiding Change: Let’s Talk!
by Valora Washington and Brenda Gadson

EXTRA:
Council for Professional Recognition


Page 26

The Five Commitments of Optimistic Leaders
by Judy Jablon

EXTRA:
Leading For Children


Page 52

Handprint Turkeys, Step Aside: Embracing Process Art in Early Childhood Programs
by Elizabeth Richards

EXTRA:
How Process-Focused Art Experiences Support Preschoolers


Page 58

Focus On… Conflict Resolution

EXTRA:
Sesame Street: Robin Williams: Conflict (video)


Page 66

Using Conflict as a Gift to Strengthen Relationships
by CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke

EXTRA:
TED Talk: Conflict: Use It, Don’t Defuse It - CrisMarie Campbell & Susan Clarke (video)


Page 86

State Pre-Kindergarten Effects on Early Learning at Kindergarten Entry
An Analysis of Eight State Programs
by Dr. Kwanghee Jung

EXTRA:
Table 2. State Preschool Access by State 2016-2017 (PDF)