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Wonder. Curiosity. Capability.

The pleasure of learning, of knowing, and of understanding is one of the most important and basic feelings that every child expects from the experiences he confronts alone, with other children, or with adults. It is a crucial feeling which must be reinforced so that the pleasure survives even when reality may prove that learning, knowing, and understanding involve difficulty and effort. It is in this very capacity for survival that pleasure is transformed into pure joy.
–Loris Malaguzzi

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The North American Reggio Emilia Alliance, member of the Reggio Children International Network, is a diverse community of advocates and educators actively promoting and defending the rights of children, families, and teachers of all cultures through a collaboration of colleagues inspired by the Reggio Emilia experience. Join NAREA, a network of educators, parents, and policy-makers seeking to elevate both the quality of life and the quality of schools and centers for young children.

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striving to create joy and fostering the love of learning

Inspired by the educators in Reggio Emilia, our work is always interesting, filled with energy and change, and challenging.

- Erin Gannon

Our understanding of the Reggio Approach is supported by our work with NAREA.

The professional development opportunities are essential to our growth and development as a Reggio-inspired school.

- Khadijah T.

The Reggio Approach is in direct contrast to the status quo.

The approach embraces a spirit of possibilities. We need to loose the status quo attitude or we will loose the pleasure of learning and of loving life.

- Michelle Ellis