{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"175. Championing Equitable Early Childhood Education with Danielle D. Jordan","description":"Think about the tremendous growth and learning that happens during the first five years of a child's life. These years are a foundation for future success, yet there's often a gap in resources and support.   Thankfully, in a world where government funding for early childhood education often falls short, there are still many out there advocating for comprehensive educational support.    This week on the podcast, I\u2019m talking with Danielle Jordan, a 20-year educational leader who supports youth in the Chicago area. We discuss the challenge of expanding universal pre-K programs to include essential services for children aged zero to three years old and why early childhood education goes beyond mere babysitting, playing a pivotal role in developmental learning.   Everyone should be proactive advocates for increased funding and equitable access to quality education and Danielle shares how to empower parents through engagement and committees and highlights parents\u2019 role in supporting their child's educational journey.    About Danielle D. Jordan: Danielle D. Jordan, M.S., M.A. Ed., Director, oversees the implementation of our early childhood program at the Start Early\u2019s Educare Chicago school in the Grand Boulevard community. With more than 20 years of experience, Danielle supported early childhood teachers and support staff with planning, coordinating, and implementing education programs. Ms. Jordan holds several credentials, certifications and licensures in the field of Early Childhood Education along with a master\u2019s degree in Child and Family studies from Northern Illinois University and a master\u2019s degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education from University of Illinois at Chicago. Danielle has held various positions within the early childhood development field. She continues to be an advocate for quality early childhood education.   Jump in the Conversation:   [1:17] - Where Danielle's journey began [3:59] - How Danielle's personal experience ignited her passion for early childhood development [5:45] - Understanding the importance of Head Start and its impact on families in need of assistance and support [10:06] - Wraparound services offered by Headstart  [16:13] - \u201cGrow your own" approach [20:51] - Maintaining eligibility criteria and supporting families as they transition in and out of the program [23:46] - Challenges of finding affordable quality child care  [26:15] - The role of universities in training future educators and advocates for early childhood education [30:58] - Advocating for early childhood education [34:12] - Turbo Time [36:48] - A powerful message about understanding and respecting the rapid development of children aged zero to five [43:41] - Danielle\u2019s Magic Wand [45:21] - Maureen\u2019s Takeaways   Links & Resources   Email Maureen Maureen\u2019s TEDx: Changing My Mind to Change Our Schools The Education Evolution Facebook: Follow Education Evolution Twitter: Follow Education Evolution LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution EdActive Collective Maureen\u2019s book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids Micro-school feature on Good Morning America The Micro-School Coalition Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition LEADPrep ","author_name":"Education Evolution","author_url":"https:\/\/educationevolution.org","html":"