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The Many Stories of Our Beloved Community

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Envision love, equity, and community in early childhood education Join author Rukia Monique Rogers for an intimate and inspiring look at the values, practices, and relationships of the Highlander S...
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  • 19 March 2024
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Envision love, equity, and community in early childhood education 

Join author Rukia Monique Rogers for an intimate and inspiring look at the values, practices, and relationships of the Highlander School in Atlanta, Georgia, rooted in the vision of the beloved community as espoused by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sharing abundant stories and rich photography from the school, the book is both a critique of the history and status quo of how we have confined our thinking and practices and an invitation to reflect on who you are and how you want to reimagine early childhood programs. See the big picture and small details of a program that believes in the full human potential for care, love, and justice, strengthened by deep connections with the earth and each other. We invite you into a journey of profound promise and change.

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Price: $49.95
Pages: 224
Publisher: Redleaf Press
Imprint: Redleaf Press
Publication Date: 19 March 2024
Trim Size: 11.00 X 8.50 in
ISBN: 9781605547732
Format: Paperback
BISACs: EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten), EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, EDUCATION / Teaching / General, EDUCATION / Professional Development
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“In my vision of freedom, I aspire for every child to step through the welcoming doors of Atlanta, Georgia’s Highlander School. The institution, as well as this book, serves as a conduit towards a world rooted in justice, compassion, love, and care. A heartfelt tribute to the transformative power of education, this book breathes life into Dr. King’s dream of a “Beloved Community.” With each beautiful image, engaging story, and thought-provoking reflection question, we draw nearer to our shared humanity. Prepare to hold this book close, cherishing its message just as I have.”

—Bettina L. Love, author of the NYT bestseller Punished for Dreaming


Rukia Monique Rogers founded the Highlander School in 2013, a natured-centered program committed to anti-bias work. She has worked with young children and their families for over 25 years, including as a preschool and toddler teacher, a studio teacher, and a curriculum coordinator. Rogers holds a BS in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University.