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Awakened to Reggio

Educators around the world are studying the work of the Reggio Emilia preschools and infant-toddler centers. Their approach is rooted in a belief that children are capable citizens who are curious, full of knowledge, and interested in connecting to the world around them. Hosted by Sandy Lanes, this podcast is a series of conversations with remarkable people who are changing the landscape of early childhood education through the lens of the Reggio approach. For professional development and

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00:31:16

The Courage to Listen with Mara Krechevsky

Awakened to Reggio ·

2025/10/26

Mara Krechevsky, senior researcher at Harvard's Project Zero , has transformed how educators understand learning and documentation through her pioneering work, including Making Learning Visible. Her insights, shared in projects like A Pedagogy of Play and Visible Learners, continue to inspire early childhood educators around the world.

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00:31:52

Exploring Potential with Jeanne Vergeront

Awakened to Reggio ·

2025/07/06

Jeanne Vergeront is a Reggio-inspired children's museum designer from whom we have so much to learn! Check out her incredible blog about curiosity, creativity, play, and what it means to have a strong image of the child. https://museumnotes.blogspot.com/

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00:28:53

Special Episode: A Tribute to Carla Rinaldi with...

Awakened to Reggio ·

2025/06/04

This episode honors the legacy of Carla Rinaldi, who recently passed away and was a pioneering voice in the Reggio Approach. In a loving tribute, Dr. Naama Zoran shares insights into Carla’s lasting influence and how her ideas continue to shape the way we see children, learning, and teaching.

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00:27:02

Embracing the Journey with Nicky Byers

Awakened to Reggio ·

2025/04/04

Nicky Byers leads the Society of Richmond Children’s Centres in British Columbia, Canada. She brings us inside a multiple school-wide intention and shares her beautiful journey.

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00:31:20

Out and About with Ron Grady

Awakened to Reggio ·

2025/03/06

Ron Grady is a researcher, educator, and author of Honoring the Moment in Young Children's Lives: Observation, Documentation, and Reflection . He is the former editor in chief at Exchange Press and serves on the editorial boards of the Harvard Educational Review and NAEYC's Voices of Practitioners. Find out more on his website https://childology.co/

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00:36:22

An Amiable Space with Rosalba Bortolotti

Awakened to Reggio ·

2025/02/05

Rosalba Bortolotti is a highly experienced and dedicated pedagogist, presenter, pedagogical consultant, author, and the Founder & Executive Director at Acorn Collaborative in Ontario, Canada.

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00:38:05

Infants, Toddlers, and Twos with Jen Kesselring and...

Awakened to Reggio ·

2025/01/01

Jennifer Kesselring and Jerry Bates, two of the authors of Curated Moments: Reggio Inspired Classrooms for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, will help you seek, ask, and answer new questions about the images of children, teachers, and learning in settings for our youngest children.

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00:31:22

A Work in Progress with Leslie Hurd

Awakened to Reggio ·

2024/10/19

Leslie Hurd, an atelierista and long-time student of the Reggio Approach and the thinking of young children, shares beautiful stories and experiences of partnering with children in their research.

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00:26:45

Contexts and Connections with Dr. Naama Zoran

Awakened to Reggio ·

2024/07/30

Dr. Naama Zoran is back to elevate our understanding of the importance of CONTEXT in the Reggio Approach. What does this mean for us as we are setting up our classrooms for the new year? As we are planning for deeper experiences? Stay tuned...

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00:35:10

Moving with Purpose with Tsitsi Sithole

Awakened to Reggio ·

2024/06/09

Tsitsi Sithole goes above and beyond to live her values and change the world. Through a Reggio-inspired lens, she has worked to elevate the educational experience for all children regardless of demographics or circumstance. You will undoubtedly be inspired by her brilliance, compassion, drive, and deep understanding of the Reggio approach.To donate to her work in Zimbabwe, please go to https://iamzimtrust.org/team/tsitsi-sithole/

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00:38:05

Authentic Learning with Lisa Kuh

Awakened to Reggio ·

2024/03/24

Lisa Kuh is the co-author of Complementary Curriculum Approach: Transform Your Practice Through Intentional Teaching. Check out her website at complementarycurriculum.com

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00:27:49

Honoring Difference with Debbie LeeKeenan

Awakened to Reggio ·

2024/01/18

Find out more about Debbie's work:Debbie LeeKeenan is the co-producer of the film Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in Action and the co-author of Leading Anti-Bias Early Childhood Programs: A Guide to Change, for Change https://www.antibiasleadersece.com/the-film-reflecting-on-anti-bias-education-in-action/ https://www.tcpress.com/leading-anti-bias-early-childhood-programs-9780807768525

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00:34:17

Rewriting Narratives with Jesús Oviedo

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2023/12/23

Jesús Oviedo, former studio coordinator at Chicago Commons, is an author, artist-educator, and consultant. He currently manages a program called Playful Learning Landscapes that creates public installations designed to foster learning for young children in non-traditional spaces.https://playfullearningillinois.org/

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00:35:01

Teaching through Learning with Josh Rifkin

Awakened to Reggio ·

2023/09/09

Josh Rifkin, the Technology and Nature Specialist at the Statenberg-Loup JCC in Denver, Colorado, shares beautiful stories of building on children's brilliance and creating meaning through his collaborations with children and educators.

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00:38:09

Breathing Life into Teaching with Naama Zoran

Awakened to Reggio ·

2023/07/24

Dr. Naama Zoran returns and answers listeners' questions. She deepens our understanding of the importance of how materials are offered and teacher presence in opening the learning window. If you would like Naama to answer your question on her next episode, post it on the Awakened to Reggio Facebook page.

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00:29:15

Confrontation and Collaboration with Anna Golden

Awakened to Reggio ·

2023/06/13

Anna Golden, the atelierista from Sabot at Stony Point in Richmond VA, passionately shares the journey of her school, a Reggio-inspired context from preschool-8th grade.

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00:39:36

Partnering in Research with Alex Morgan

Awakened to Reggio ·

2023/04/26

Alex Morgan is the Community Outreach Specialist at Boulder Journey School. She shares about her work with educators, children, and families, and their simultaneous research that leads to powerful learning experiences in the classroom. For more information about the Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program, please visit: https://www.boulderjourneyschool.com/ma--license-teacher-education-residency-program.html

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00:43:27

Flipping the Script with Sandy Lanes (interviewed by...

Awakened to Reggio ·

2023/03/27

Welcome to a new season of Awakened to Reggio. Our first episode will be a little different this season. Some of my listeners have suggested that I share about my journey with the approach. Today, the host becomes the guest. I am thrilled to have my friend, colleague and thinking partner, Lisa Plotkin, asking the questions, as I reveal how I became Awakened to Reggio. Thanks to Lisa and to all my listeners! Please be in touch with your questions and thoughts. sandylanesconsulting.com

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00:34:12

A Never-ending Journey with Beth MacDonald

Awakened to Reggio ·

2022/12/16

Beth MacDonald, shares the journey of MacDonald Montessori School in St. Paul MN, where they have worked for many years to weave together the philosophies of both the Montessori and the Reggio approaches. Learn about their upcoming Winter Conference on their website at www.macdonaldmontessori.org

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00:35:25

Through the Lens of Possibility with Jen Kesselring

Awakened to Reggio ·

2022/11/13

Jen Kesselring, the Pre-School Division Head at Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa OK, talks about her school’s Reggio-inspired approach from early childhood through high school. She shares beautiful examples of teachers and students tossing the ball back and forth and inspires us to partner with children and adults in research and to create cultures of thinking and possibility.

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