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Early Childhood Education Salary Information

March 21, 2018 Goodwin College

If you have a passion for education and a love of children, you may be considering a career in early childhood education. Unlike secondary education, this career path is dedicated to working with children from birth to eight years of age. Professionals… Read more...

Magnet Schools, Riverside

A Magnet School Program Designed for Busy Parents

November 17, 2016 Goodwin College

We know how busy parenting can be. Making sure that your child has all the nurturing and enrichment they need; running from work to family obligations, keeping up on your home, accomplishing daily chores, and devoting time to relationships – there is… Read more...

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4 Key Benefits of Magnet Schools for Children

October 31, 2016 Goodwin College

Searching for the right elementary school for your child can be a challenging experience. Matching a school’s mission with your family’s ethos can be at the forefront of your mind, while at the same time, you’re also considering academics, creativity in the… Read more...

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What is the Reggio Emilia Approach and Why Does it Matter?

October 17, 2016 Goodwin College

The Reggio Emilia Approach is a core philosophy of preschool education which gives advocacy to children within the classroom. At Riverside Magnet School, we take a Reggio Emilia inspired approach to learning. We celebrate the learning process with reflection, documentation, and utter… Read more...

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How to Become a Preschool Teacher: 3 Must-Have Requirements

September 22, 2016 Goodwin College

Did you know that, between the ages 3 and 5, a child’s vocabulary expands from 300 words to 2,500 words? Or that these early years are of the most important for social and intellectual development? Many people are starting to understand the… Read more...

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Part I: What You Can Do with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

June 10, 2016 Goodwin College

Do you love working with young children? Are you flexible, compassionate, and interested in helping others succeed? Are you ready to be a role model? Early childhood education may be for you. Every adventure has a beginning. And for each new endeavor,… Read more...

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Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin College

August 27, 2015 Goodwin College

Riverside Magnet School parent commented on how her daughter has flourished since being accepted into the Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin College (formerly the Goodwin College Early Childhood Magnet School). When searching for potential magnet schools in Connecticut, she attended a parent information session at Goodwin… Read more...

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Riverside Magnet School: “A more interactive school than most.”

August 27, 2015 Goodwin College

An Riverside Magnet School parent and East Hartford resident, wanted her daughter to start school in a supportive environment that would allow for both creativity and expression. She noticed the construction when the Riverside Magnet School was being built and kept a… Read more...

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Riverside Magnet School: “There has been a lot of buzz about the school.”

August 26, 2015 Goodwin College

A Riverside Magnet School mother sought out the Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin College for her son based on its reputation.“I’ve heard a lot of positive feedback through word-of-mouth,” she noted. “There has been a lot of buzz about the school.” Read more...