About
Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Emilia Exchange
Innovations is is a journal published by NAREA that focuses on the Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education. The mission of Innovations is to provide an ongoing professional development resource that respectfully represents the values and educational principles of the municipal infant-toddler centers and preschools in Reggio Emilia. It also represents the values of educators in schools, centers, universities, and colleges in North America and beyond who are actively engaged in the study of the Reggio Emilia Approach with children, colleagues, and families in their community.
Innovations Is A Member Benefit
Current-year editions of Innovations are available exclusively through paid membership. Membership includes print and digital access. Back issues and collections may be available for purchase in our shop as inventory allows.
Spring Issue
We Want to Learn From You
We invite educators, families, and community members to share their voices and experiences. See what kinds of stories and articles we are looking for.
You’ll find guidelines on how to submit your work, along with tips for writing and preparing your article. We’ll walk you through what happens after you submit, including how the review and editing process works. Whether you’re a first-time writer or a returning contributor, this page shares everything you need know.
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Peer-Reviewed Fall Issue
Guidelines and Requirements
This issue invites deeper academic exploration of an annual topic.
Review the current Call for Proposals and related information regarding submissions, including timeline and support documents. Everything you need to consider is located here.
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Archive and Free Resources
Read, Watch, Listen
Explore selected past issues of Innovations and see the covers of all issues since the first in 1992.
Each issue captures stories from classrooms, insights into teaching and learning, and examples of projects that bring Reggio principles to life. Find special features including tributes to influential figures, video reflections, and interviews. Whether you’re a longtime reader or just discovering the publication, the archive offers a meaningful look at how the community’s ideas and practices have evolved over time.
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