Connections & Commitments: Reflecting Latino Values in Early Childhood Programs.

Connections & Commitments: Reflecting Latino Values in Early Childhood Programs. CONNECTIONS & COMMITMENTS: Reflecting Latino Values in EarlyChildhood Programs. Costanza For Costanza, see: Estelle Costanza - Seinfeld character Frank Costanza - Seinfeld character George Costanza - Seinfeld character Margaret “Midge” Costanza - first female US Presidential Advisor Martin Costanza Eggers-Pierola. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann,2005. 244pp. $24.50. Costanza Eggers-Pierola makes a passionate call forthe cultural connection in early childhood education programs. Sheunderstands how important it is for young children to feel comfortablein school. Her book outlines cultural values held by Latino families andways for teachers to incorporate them into the classroom. Eggers-Pierola works at the Education Development Center, anonprofit organization Nonprofit OrganizationAn association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well.Notes:Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. in Newton, Massachusetts The City of Newton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is an important residential suburb of Boston, which abuts it on the east. According to the 2000 census, the population of the Newton was 83,829, making it the tenth largest city in the state. . In 2004, she receivedthe Schott Fellowship fellowshipGraduate education A post-residency training period of 1–2 yrs in a subspecialty–eg, hand surgery, which allows a specialized physician to develop a particular expertise that may have a related subspecialty board; fellowship time is often in Early Care and Education. She has 25 years ofexperience as a teacher and researcher. Her work focuses on immigrantfamilies and children. The first chapter of the book sets the framework for understandingthe Latino culture. Eggers-Pierola then lists the values that areconsidered important and essential if young Latino children are to feelcomfortable in the school setting: family, belonging, education, andcommitment. The next four chapters go in-depth into each one of thesevalues. Eggers-Pierola also includes, as part of each chapter, questionsfor refection REFECTION, civil law. Reparation, reestablishment of a building. Dig. 19, 1, 6, 1. and lists of resources, as well as "bringing ideas tolife" selections. These selections provide activities andstrategies to set into motion change in the classroom. Finally,Eggers-Pierola, in the last chapter of her book, shares recommendationsand challenges for teachers to bring change to early childhoodeducation. This is a wonderful book for educators at any level and anyone whowants to help Latino children have a feeling of belonging. It providesvital information to create a welcoming learning environment for allstudents. Eggers-Pierola focuses on the cultural values of Latinofamilies, but the activities can help teachers understand students ofany culture. Reviewed by Maren Roedenbeck, 2nd-grade teacher, Dr. CarlosFinlay Carlos Juan Finlay (December 3 1833 – August 20 1915, Havana), was a Cuban physician and scientist.Finlay was born Juan Carlos Finlay in Puerto Principe, Cuba of French and Scottish descent. He changed his name to Carlos Juan Finlay later in his life. Elementary School elementary school:see school. , Miami, FL