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"This study examined how implementing CC has influenced teachers’ autonomy, well-being, and responsiveness to children. ... we analyzed interviews with 25 teachers from diverse pre-K and 3–K settings, including both public and nonpublic school centers. Participants described diminished autonomy, heightened fidelity pressure, and fewer opportunities for responsive teaching, with consequences for well-being and responsiveness to children."
Mavrides Calderon, M., Peters, L. E., & Gordon, E. (2026). Unveiling Curricular Mandates as Neoliberal Tools: The Creative Curriculum Implementation in NYC. Early Childhood Education Journal, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-026-02181-0
"This empirically-grounded commentary questions the basis for New York City Public Schools’ (NYCPS) adoption of the Teaching Strategies products—the Creative Curriculum (CC) and Teaching Strategies GOLD—as the mandated curriculum and assessment systems for early childhood education (ECE) programs administered by the New York City Public Schools."
Peters, L., Nagasawa, M., Calderon, M. M., Kerlin, A., Frazier, H., Ferholt, B., Yardy, E. C., Brickley, M., & Algava, A. (2025). What Happened to the Creative in the Creative Curriculum? Global Education Review, 12(2), 4.
"When I plan responsive experiences, I consider what the family values, what the children are excited about (potions!), and who in the class they are connecting with. Driven by delight, they will develop their skills. If I lead with their skills, I will crush their delight."
Helen Frazier, Chalkbeat New York, July 31, 2023
"This article documents how one kindergarten teacher, Diandra Verwayne (the second author), worked with the parents in her classroom to grow together in their understandings of the role we all must play in talking with young children about race and racism. Additionally, this piece offers curricular and pedagogical resources for adults who are committed to engaging with young children in this crucial work."
Kirsten Cole, Diandra Verwayne, May 2018
"Most people have heard that Finland leads the world in education, but fewer have heard that Finland’s neighbour, Sweden, is the international leader in early childhood education and care."
Monica Nilsson, Beth Ferholt, Karin Alnervik, March 5, 2015
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