With all of the current hype surrounding universal preschool lately, particularly in New York City, what lessons can we learn from Sweden? That question will be the focus of an interesting event called Universal Preschool In Sweden: Inspiration For Progressive Early Childhood Education, which will be happening this Monday night at Brooklyn College. If you are interested in education on an international level (like I am), or just want to be part of a novel discussion about our early childhood educational system, check out the information below:
Sweden is internationally lauded for its public, comprehensive, accessible, and affordable Educare system, which provides all Swedish young children with some of the very best care and education. New York City is embarking on a massive expansion of pre-K programs. What can we learn from Sweden's experience?
What: Discussion: "Universal Preschool in Sweden: Inspiration for Progressive Early Childhood Education"
Who: The Brooklyn College Department of Early Childhood and Art Education and the Brooklyn College School of Education
Where: Gold Room, 6th Floor, Brooklyn College Student Center, Campus Road and East 27th Street
When: Monday, May 5th at 6pm
For Information: Contact bferholt@brooklyn.cuny.edu
