As a leader, it is easy to get stuck in a rut. Take time to pause, reflect, and celebrate your success with fellow leaders. This is a place for early childhood leaders to talk about what works and share brief tips and strategies that made a difference. See what others are celebrating and share your own success strategies. Give fellow leaders a 1-2 sentence tip on how you did it!
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Learn how the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood is transforming early childhood education through innovative programs and workforce development. Our mission is to expand access, equity, and opportunity for young children and families across Illinois and beyond, drawing on decades of leadership in the field.
Discover our journey from Elizabeth Harrison's 1886 vision to train women as kindergarten teachers to the renowned McCormick Institute for Early Childhood. Learn how a $600 grant in 1985 ignited a movement that transformed early childhood leadership and explore the pioneering educators and pivotal moments that shaped our legacy.
Meet the dedicated experts, researchers, and leaders who drive the McCormick Institute's mission to transform early childhood education and support the early childhood workforce.
