Six Reasons to Become a Subscribing or Complimentary Member
Join Our Community
1. Elevate the Image of Early Childhood Education
NAREA, together with Reggio Emilia, Reggio Children, Reggio Children–Loris Malaguzzi Foundation, and the Reggio Children International Network, is building a new future based on a strong and competent image of children, their families, and their teachers.
2. Connect with Reggio Emilia, Italy
Through the Reggio Children International Network and as Promoting Founder of the Reggio Children—Loris Malaguzzi Center Foundation, NAREA is formally connected to the municipal early childhood education project of Reggio Emilia, Italy, considered the most advanced system of early childhood education in the world. Through our formal relationship, we bring representatives from Reggio Emilia to North America, supporting continual exchange and dialogue.
3. Add Your Voice to the Global Community
NAREA offers participation in a larger movement and a greater cause for those who feel a moral and ethical urgency on behalf of children. When you are counted as a member, you enhance the impact and credibility of our mutual aims.
4. Dedicate Yourself to Professional Growth
NAREA is dedicated to an elevated image of early childhood education seen as a profession committed to understanding children and education through permanent research and innovation.
5. Receive Access to Membership Benefits
NAREA members receive the numerous benefits described below. Additionally, every fee-based membership supports NAREA’s ability to maintain a national presence in the ever-changing landscape of early childhood education in North America. Our presence enables:
- new and seasoned teachers and schools to reach us for personal conversations, guidance with resources, and encouragement
- parents to search for Reggio-inspired schools in their area
- coordination and production of a suite of annual professional development
- residencies of exhibitions and ateliers from Reggio Emilia in North American communities
- high level collaborations with national organizations to advance Reggio-inspired work
- participation in the Reggio Children International Network and the Reggio Children—Loris Malaguzzi Center Foundation to stay abreast of contemporary Reggio Emilia
- publication of Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Emilia Exchange as well as other resources for a North American audience
- distribution of Reggio Children’s books and resources
- persistent advocacy for the rights of children, teachers, and families
6. What You Give
Your membership and participation gives credibility to our mutual aims of building a future based on a strong and competent image of children, their families, and their teachers.
