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Vivian Paley, 'The Boy on the Beach' @ 57th Street Books

5/18/10 10:03pm by Atena
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Because I am essentially a big nerd, I envisioned that the 57th Street Bookstore would be teeming with early childhood enthusiasts.  I feared that if my friend and I arrived any later than 5:30 pm, we would have to squeeze through a standing-room-only crowd to get a decent vantage of the visiting author, and that I’d have to wait forever to get a book signed, if there were even any copies of the book left.  I am pleased to say that while the event was well-attended, my anxiety was unwarranted.  And it was a lovely time listening to Vivian Gussin Paley talk about child  Read more >

Is Preschool Valuable? Get the facts! Some Useful Pre-K Research Resources…

4/29/10 4:31am by Atena
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John Holland of Inside Pre-K writes about 'Fueling the Pre-K Fire' and the effects of negative reports about preschool education.  According to Holland:  Read more >

Writing about Early Childhood, (Re)introducing Myself to BlogHer

4/22/10 8:38pm by Atena
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Why do I write about early childhood issues?  Because you have to start at the beginning.  Read more >

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Early Childhood Care and Education, Advocacy for Children and Families

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Full Name
Atena Danner-McPhaden
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July 2006
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Atena Danner-McPhaden is an early childhood specialist in Chicago, IL.  She envisions a society where children are valued and their families are supported.  Atena’s objective is to advance her education and training to better serve children and families.  Her goal is to serve as a leader in the field of Early Care and Education, and support the people who shape the lives of children and families in Chicago, in the United States, and around the world.

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Early Childhood Specialist
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Chicago, IL

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