Sep 28, 2018
The American Child Care Dilemma
Published in ChicagoNow, September 28, 2018 My daughter came home unexpectedly from work and discovered that the nanny, who was supposed...
Nov 24, 2016
Thanksgiving Tribute to the Cherry Preschool Founders: There Were no Selfies Then
The Cherry Preschool founding board (two members missing) Published in ChicagoNow, November 24, 2016 When the founding board of Cherry...
May 11, 2016
Still Struggling to Close the Achievement Gap and Educate All Children
Preschoolers could color a worksheet about flowers… or they could explore something real Published in ChicagoNow, May 11, 2016 I adore...
Jan 25, 2016
How to Teach Science to Preschoolers
Published in ChicagoNow, January 25, 2016 When was the last time a teacher pulled you into her classroom so excited to show the work of...
Jan 6, 2016
The Art of Developmentally Appropriate Early Childhood Education
Published in ChicagoNow, January 6, 2016 There is no better place to lift my spirits on a dreary winter day than Cherry Preschool. I...
Oct 20, 2015
Social Impact Bonds: Chicago Plays Pay for Success with Young Kids
Published in ChicagoNow, October 20, 2015 I’ll confess that in my capacity as an early childhood director for over twenty years, I often...
Oct 5, 2015
Separation Anxiety: Struggling to Say Goodbye
Published in ChicagoNow, October 5, 2015 In politics, the October surprise refers to the big event that happens just before an election...
Apr 13, 2015
Play Must Follow Kids from Preschool to Kindergarten
Just a box Published in ChicagoNow, April 13, 2015 Many years ago, the teachers of Cherry Preschool in Evanston, Illinois, tried an...
Jan 5, 2015
Ten #What ifs for Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs
Published in ChicagoNow, January 5, 2015 Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education and linchpin of the education reform craze, recently...
Oct 15, 2014
Teaching Science to Young Learners
Published in ChicagoNow, October 15, 2014 I’m no expert on teaching science to kindergarteners, but in over 30 years as an early...