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.
Upcoming Conferences
Atlanta, Georgia • June 23-25, 2022
Designing Spaces of Creative Freedom: Furthering Relationships, Knowledge, and Innovation
Zoom Livestream • October 28-29, 2021
Shaping Environments that Foster Interaction, Research, Curiosity, and Communication
Together, we are empowering exceptional education.