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It is important to first understand the meanings of both independence and agency. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines independence as, “not […]

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Check out the latest information about the 2019 Early Learning Insitute by clicking here!  

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Written by: Robyn Brookshire PhD., Director, UT Early Learning Center for Research and Practice Alex Morgan, Community Outreach Specialist, Boulder Journey […]

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Over the past year, The UT Early Learning Center for Research and Practice (ELC) has been working to become recognized […]

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Enjoy this guest post by Melody Hobbs, Sarah Neessen, and Kathy Fitzgerald Authors:  Melody Kay Hobbs, Ed.S. District Preschool Program […]

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This week our media coordinator, Dani Rose Thibus, spoke with WUOT about how to help families who have children entering […]

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The University of Tennessee’s Early Learning Center for Research and Practice hosted the fourth annual Early Learning Institute on June […]

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Growth Mindset and Pedagogical Leadership Robyn Brookshire, PhD Director of the UT Early Learning Center for Research and Practice Kathy […]

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Thanks for joining us for our presentation! You can get in touch with presenters Melissa Westfall at mswartze@utk.edu and Dani […]

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Pandemic Pivoting in Teacher Preparation Lab School Settings Authors: Monica Miller Marsh, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education and Director […]

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Fall and winter holidays are likely going to be different for many of us this year in response to the […]

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Today is Earth Day so our post today is centered around the ELC motto: Go Outside! ELC preschool educator Kathryn […]

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ELC preschool educator Michelle Combs loves the outdoors and enjoys introducing children to the wonder of the garden. For Earth […]

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  Dish Name Link to Recipe Card(s) Notes Curried Chicken Salad Curried Chicken Salad A classic lunch dish with a […]

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Today’s post is by preschool educator Tracy Lee, who has been with the Early Learning Center for over 20 years. […]

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This page will be updated as we find useful information for families during our extended time at home.   Topic  […]

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After careful consideration of the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 6th […]

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