Since
its inception over 40 years ago, the Reggio Emilia
approach has been influencing the best schools
across the US and the world, as an exemplary system
of early childhood education. Consistent with
this approach, our goal is to create conditions
for learning that will benefit a child's "powers
of thinking" by creating opportunities for
self-expression and self-actualization. This is
accomplished through a combination of principles
and practices whose emphasis include problem-solving,
collaboration, documentation of children's work,
and the ongoing involvement of parents and community.
At the TriBeCa Community School, we embrace this
approach because we value children's right to
a quality education, that celebrates who they
are, while providing the tools to support their
ongoing emotional, intellectual and creative growth. |
