Early childhood education

In Memoriam: Trailblazer B.H. Rowland leaves legacy in early childhood education in Charlotte, state policy, and beyond
To say Bobbie Rowland was one of a kind would be an understatement. In a time where women educators stayed in the classroom and men made the policy decisions, she took up the cause of early childhood education in North Carolina and wouldn’t hear “no” from anyone. She became the first woman elected to any […]

Early Childhood Educators Honored for Excellence During Pandemic
Early childhood educators across the country responded with empathy and creativity to support children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now three leaders in the field are being recognized for their efforts with the B. H. Rowland Foundation Award for Excellence. The foundation is the brainchild of special education doctoral student Amanda Vestal, who created […]