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The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.

MEd in Developmental Psychology and Education (DPE) student, Tiffany Anderson.
Expected year of graduation: 2021.

Excerpt: "Today the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education, announced the allocation of the $10.2 million from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreement funding for child care operations in Newfoundland and Labrador. This Federal Government investment will support child care operators and Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) for their important roles in providing child care amidst the COVID-19 pandemic."

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.

On December 10, Professor Jennifer Brant attested to how Indigenous maternal methodologies can transform research and teaching.

Excerpt: "Eligible early childhood centres will receive short-term assistance as they work to meet the criteria for an Early Years Centre designation to benefit Island children and families. Government will provide a total of $385,000 to support up to eight early childhood centres while they prepare and apply to become designated Early Years Centres."

Professor Glen Jones and colleagues receive Canadian Bureau of International Education Catalyst Award.

Mani is well known for his many contributions within classes, but also for his commitment to student life within the Department of Social Justice Education and OISE.

Meet Cindy Gouveia, PhD, President, George Brown College Foundation

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.

Professor Emeritus Michael Connelly is being conferred an honorary doctorate from the Education University of Hong Kong.

Excerpt: "HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta enacts as follows: Amends SA 2007 cC-10.5 (1) The Child Care Licensing Act is amended by this Act."