Join us on Conscious Pathways as we delve into the profound impact of narratives and storytelling in the realm of early childhood education with our esteemed guest, Meghan L. Green, EdD. Meghan, an Assistant Professor of Raciolinguistic Justice in Early Childhood Teacher Education at Erikson Institute, brings a wealth of experience and insight to our discussion.As a third-generation educator hailing from southwest Louisiana, Meghan's personal journey and familial influences have uniquely shaped her perspective on the transformative potential of education. Through her forthcoming edited volume, "Daughters of (Re)imagined Early Childhood Education," Meghan employs "endarkened story work" to illuminate the lived experiences and pedagogical development of Black women educators, particularly during the challenging landscape of the Covid-19 pandemic.In this episode, we explore how narratives and storytelling serve as catalysts for anti-bias and anti-racist practices in early childhood education. Meghan shares her expertise on the utilization of reflective narratives to foster a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and to cultivate cultural sustaining pedagogy.We also delve into Meghan's innovative research methodologies, which encompass a rich tapestry of prose, poetry, and photography, offering nuanced insights into the intersectionality of her identity as a cis Black queer woman and its integration into her praxis as an educator and researcher.Join us as we uncover the transformative power of narratives and storytelling in early childhood education, guided by Meghan's commitment to centering Black feminist thought and endarkened feminist epistemology in critically informed research methodologies.Tune in to this enlightening episode of Conscious Pathways, where we embark on a journey towards reimagining education through the lens of social justice and narrative-driven pedagogy.Connect with Meghan:WebsiteTwitter (X) Affiliate links:Support local independent bookstores with ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠From now until February 29th you can enjoy an additional 15% off titles in the Black History Month 2024 lists when you use discount code BHM24Connect with us: Stay engaged with Conscious Pathways on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more insightful conversations about reimagining education. Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consciouspathways.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for additional resources and to continue the conversation.Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that explores the conscious path to shaping young minds and fostering a socially just educational landscape.About Conscious Pathways: Conscious Pathways is the leading education consulting agency dedicated to supporting educators, parents, and supportive adults with the tools to build a brighter future together starting with early childhood. A conscious approach to education views students as active participants in their learning rather than recipients of knowledge. Conscious Pathways is a mindful approach to reimagining education for social equity, justice, and innovation.

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