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Amplify is made for professionals working in the cultural, education & youth sectors. Each episode shares evidence from a range of contexts designed to inspire & give practical tools to support your work with amplifying children & young people’s voice. https://lnkd.in/eeEQ5XW3

Amplify is made for professionals working in the cultural, education & youth sectors. Each episode shares evidence from a range of contexts designed to inspire & give practical tools to support your work with amplifying children & young people’s voice. https://lnkd.in/gGf2eir4

🎙️🗣️ Empower youth voices with inclusive practices! In his session, "Helping Young People to Find Their Voice Through Inclusive Practice", Kierran Pearce will share how to effectively elevate student voices and foster inclusive environments. Watch the video to hear more and join us: https://tessendshow.co.uk/

One (of the many) ways ⬇️ Share your stories. Use social media, blogs, conferences, and other platforms to share your experiences, challenges, and successes as an early childhood professional. Personal stories humanize the importance of your work and can inspire others to support and join the cause. Sharing your experiences and insights helps raise awareness about the critical role of early childhood educators and advocates for the resources and support needed to ensure the success of the profession. In our most recent blog post, written by DCAEYC's Berna Artis, we share dozens of other ways early childhood educators can have their voices heard! You can read, "Amplifying the Voices of Early Childhood Educators" here: https://lnkd.in/gEB7h6AR

Yes!! ECE: You are so incredibly important to young children, their families, and society! Not everyone fully understands how challenging, complex, fulfilling ,and influential your work (life mission!) is. Please do share your stories to deepen this understanding. The positive difference you make is exponential!

Through awe-inspiring and relevant stories aimed to empower one's sense of self and expand their world view, we hope our programming this year ignites a love for reading and connection in the children, teens, and families we serve. That's why our 2024-25 program theme is "The World We Want: Empathy, Awe, and Human Connection." Learn more about this year's program theme at: buff.ly/3TZnN4V

Are you unsure about how to engage young people and share their voices? The Sound Connections Youth Voice and Participation Handbook is a great start:

What kind of skills, attitudes, habits, and overall benefits do we help teens gain? Hear from Daniel, the 28th Youth Overall Growth Award Winner and discover the significant value & benefits he has gained in the last 8 weeks participating in our Youth Empowerment Course!! Learn why he describes this course as “one of the best things to do in the world!” Check out all we are up to with empowering local teens and how to get involved to help us make an even bigger difference! https://lnkd.in/g_KBPtVF

There's nothing like a good story - engaging, compelling, awe inspiring. We, at EPIT, believe storytelling brings to life the mahi our partners undertake so it's always good to see the release of Annual Reports from those we support. Check out the latest report from Te Kete Hono and see how their programmes are helping improve educational outcomes for our young learners, while also supporting their teachers with evidence-based data. #teaching #learning #studentengagement #feedback #realtimefeedback #engagement #storytelling

Today the 30th of September marks the Truth and Reconciliation Day. It is about more than wearing an orange shirt—it’s a time to honor residential school survivors, remember the children who never returned, and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. To observe this day meaningfully, individuals and organizations should: Learn: Understand the history and impact of residential schools. Support: Contribute to Indigenous-led projects and businesses. Engage: Create spaces for honest dialogue and ongoing cultural training. Act: Implement policies that promote inclusivity and long-term change. Reflect: Attend community events and use this day as a catalyst for sustained action. True reconciliation requires ongoing commitment and concrete actions beyond a single day of recognition. Let’s make September 30th more than a symbolic observance—let’s use it as a catalyst for meaningful, lasting change that starts with education, grows through sustained action, and endures through a genuine commitment to reconciliation. #wearehingeneering