Philosophy & Methodology

Re-ED 101: Three Big Ideas that Changed Everything

Re-ED 101: Three Big Ideas that Changed Everything SO, WHAT WAS IT THAT LED THESE PEP VISIONARIES TO BUILD THEIR PROGRAM AROUND SUCH A NEW AND RELATIVELY UNTESTED PHILOSOPHY? Contributed by Kenneth Siemen, Director, Staff Development For Positive Education Program, Re-ED has been our North Star from the beginning. It is a philosophy that guides
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Congressman Lewis’ Legacy is a Bridge to Action

Congressman Lewis’ Legacy is a Bridge to Action HE REMINDS US THAT “DEMOCRACY IS NOT A STATE. IT IS AN ACT.” Contributed by Susan Berger, Chief External Affairs Officer “Ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America by getting in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble. Voting and participating in the
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Remembering Billie Osborne-Fears and her Early Childhood Legacy

Throughout much of its history, PEP has been blessed by a partnership with Starting Point and its extraordinary founder, Billie Osborne-Fears. Her passing on Sept. 4 is a heartbreaking loss to PEP and the entire early education community who benefited tremendously from her leadership and passion. Ann Bowdish, PEP’s former Early Childhood Plus director, worked
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