Spread the loveBefore neuroimaging, many neuroscientists believed that only young brains could be expanded. They believed that all the brain’s memory-holding cells (neurons) were present at birth and that all or most of the connections between these neurons developed in the first year of childhood and then becomes permanent. We know that lifelong growth of the supporting and connecting cells enriching the communication between memory-holding cells, allied with associated increases in cognition and social-emotional skill sets, actively continues far beyond that first year. In the first year or two after birth, most of the brain’s development and activity is programmed […]

Spread the loveHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been providing quality education to African American students for over a century. These institutions provide a unique cultural and educational experience for students looking to pursue their goals in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are looking to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education, these are the best HBCUs to consider. 1. Spelman College Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Spelman College is a prestigious HBCU for women. The school’s Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and emphasizes the critical need […]