Boston Area Reggio Inspired Network

What an exciting moment of exchange and connection!

On behalf of the Boston Area Reggio Inspired Network we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the presenters and participants who joined us for our Everyday Democracy workshop series. ❤️

Over these sessions, we gathered to listen, reflect, question, and imagine together, inspired by the powerful ideas, stories, and experiences shared by educators across our community.

Thank you to everyone who made space for dialogue, connection, and collective learning. Your voices, curiosity, and generosity made this series truly meaningful.

As the series comes to a close, we carry forward new ideas, deeper questions, and a strong sense of connection to this incredible community of educators. Ron Grady, Ben Mardell, Danielle Hart, Nana Appiah-Korang, Lani Shapiro, Suchira Channoi M.Ed. Hilary Odoy.

there's still space!

Great news!

We have room for 10 more attendees at the 2026 NAREA Summer Conference in Winooski, Vermont — and registration is open again!

We've been truly moved by the overwhelming response to this year's event, and we're so grateful for your enthusiasm for this community.

If you miss out on this window, you can still join the waitlist by emailing [email protected].

We appreciate your patience through the registration process and hope to see you in Vermont, June 25–27. Don’t wait, these spots will go fast.

https://www.reggioalliance.org/summer-conference/

Join us this evening for the fifth and final event of this year's workshop series: Everyday Democracy.

Tonight's workshop delves into how we can invite children to see themselves as active members of a shared community—both in our classroom and beyond. Sharing the story of a long-term investigation with 3-5 year olds, we see how the children were encouraged to learn from one another, listen to diverse perspectives, and engage in collaborative decision-making. Through mapping walks, neighborhood partnerships, and shared projects, such as our mobile flower-and-joke shop, the children practice democratic participation - noticing community needs, expressing ideas through multiple channels, and contributing to the common good. We will also end the series with a review and reflection on all workshops and the overarching democratic values and practices we can bring into our daily work with young children.

Presented by Hilary Odoy, Teacher & Professional Development Coach at Charlestown Nursery Schoolhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/everyday-democracy-living-reggio-principles-in-early-childhood-contexts-tickets-1978003458591?aff=oddtdtcreator

PLEASE JOIN US! Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00 PM

Dear BARIN Community,

After 45 amazing years, the Hampshire College Early Learning Center (ELC) will be closing on June 5th, following the College’s announcement of closure. Founded in 1981, the ELC has long been inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. As part of the process of our closure, we would like to share stories from our school with the BARIN community.

Our presentation, “Curating Community & Spaces: Responsive Learning Environments, Shaped by the People in Them!” reflects on our work, relationships, and learning environment over the past year.

Presentation Details:
Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00 PM

Due to the College’s financial crisis, the ELC staff has been laid off without severance and on very short notice. In response, families have organized a GoFundMe to support them. This event is free to attend, and donations to the GoFundMe are welcome but not required.

You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/elc-staff-bridge-fund

We look forward to sharing, reflecting, and connecting with you all.

In solidarity,

Ronit Ben-Shir

Dear Teachers,

We adore you!

~ BARIN

Job Opportunity: Lower School Atelierista, The Advent School

The Advent School seeks a passionate educator for the 2026-27 school year who brings intelligence, creativity, scientific knowledge, and progressive teaching pedagogy to the school community.

Atelieristas at Advent teach in both the Atelier and within an integrated framework, collaborating with the classroom teachers and other Specialists. Lessons are designed specifically to promote collaborative problem-solving and student-directed hands-on project work.

Responsibilities & Duties:
Teachers at The Advent School know their students deeply and use this understanding to design and facilitate a student-centered curriculum that integrates academic and social-emotional learning. Our program emphasizes progressive, hands-on, project-based teaching that weaves together the arts, core academic skills, and social justice.

The Atelierista plays a central role in this work by designing and facilitating a thematic, student-centered curriculum that integrates art and science for early childhood ( PreK) through second grade. This educator leads small groups independently and partners closely with classroom teachers to support integrated explorations and project work. They make learning visible through thoughtful documentation and serve as a coach to teaching teams, supporting curriculum planning, material selection, and the development of meaningful, inquiry-based projects. The Atelierista also facilitates bi-weekly meetings with grade-level teams to collaborate on and deepen the implementation of Reggio-inspired practices, including the planning and ex*****on of thematic, project-based learning.

Key Responsibilities:

● Co-create planning tools and protocols that support teachers in developing robust, emergent, interdisciplinary projects
● Partner with teachers to design and refine inquiry-driven, project-based units that evolve from student questions while honoring both standards and curiosity
● Support pedagogical documentation as a reflective practice, helping teachers observe, interpret, and respond to student thinking
● Guide teachers in amplifying student voice, choice, and multiple forms of expression through varied modalities (visual arts, construction, movement, dialogue, writing)
● Serve as a thought partner in responsive teaching, supporting teachers in identifying patterns in student learning and making informed, flexible instructional decisions
● Collaborate with the Upper School Atelierista on a series of teacher-facing professional development on project based teaching.

Professional Development:

Professional learning is central to maintaining the high standards of education at The Advent School. Teachers are expected to actively engage as learners, collaborators, and reflective practitioners within a culture of ongoing dialogue and inquiry.

Required Skills & Characteristics:

The Advent School seeks educators who are deeply aligned with its mission of equity and social justice. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach, experience with co-teaching and differentiation, and a commitment to collaborative practice.

Candidates should be:

● Advocates for anti-bias and anti-racist teaching with both children and adults
● Lifelong learners who are reflective, resourceful, and collaborative
● Enthusiastic and caring educators who believe in students’ capacity to effect change
● Strong communicators, particularly in writing with families and colleagues

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree required
● 3+ years of teaching or related experience preferred
● Advanced degree preferred

Salary range $70,000-$90,000 depending on experience.

Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter, and the names of three references to [email protected]. In your cover letter, please include your connection to the mission of The Advent School.

We are excited for tonight's Workshop, #4 in our series!

Beyond the Classroom Walls: Creating Democratic, Dignity-Centered School Communities Where Families & Children Can Thrive, presented by the team at Worcester Headstart

Tuesday, April 28, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET

This workshop explores how the Reggio Emilia Approach weaves democracy into the fabric of school life by centering collaboration, dignity, and shared responsibility between institutions and families.

We've got two events left in the series! Tickets are still available here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everyday-democracy-living-reggio-principles-in-early-childhood-contexts-tickets-1978003458591?aff=oddtdtcreator

Yesterday’s Curiosity and Learning Conference at provided an opportunity to connect with educators and families to explore, test, and play! Thanks for joining us! We’ll be at the .day.of.play on June 11th at the Boston Common with more stickers and opportunities!

Job Opportunity: Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Teachers

Job Description:
Cambridge Preschool of the Arts (POTA) is growing, and we're excited to welcome new teachers to the 26-27 school year!

POTA is a diverse, warm, and close-knit Reggio-inspired community that strongly supports fostering children's creativity and empowering them to be the best version of themselves.

The ideal candidate loves and respects every child. They are dedicated to bringing out the very best in every child through love and encouragement. A love for the arts is a plus and flexibility is a must! Teachers in our school are safe keepers, they are the heartbeat of our program and we cherish and treasure them. POTA offers tremendous professional development, consistent support, and guidance.

Our website www.cambridgepreschool.org will give you a sense of our vibe and energy.

Generous and fair compensation
Annual continued learning stipends
Weekly curriculum support and mentorship
Hands-on director team available to you in the classroom as needed
Monthly professional development sessions, during school hours

Salary: Pay commensurate to experience and education.

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

To join our special community, please send a resume and a cover letter to [email protected]