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In an effort to update everyone on our current planning and preparations for the ELC related to the COVID-19/Coronavirus virus, […]


Never underestimate the connections formed in early childhood! Alexander Yarkhan was enrolled at the ELC full time from age one […]


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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