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Vidoni to present at the International Motor Development Research Consortium

October 23, 2026

Carla Vidoni will present the “Building a Music & Movement Community of Practice" (Mmcop) service model for early childhood education. This service model was designed in collaboration with Carla, Namhee Lim, and Jon Lee.

Image of woman with music instrument interacting with children with instruments engaged in music therapy

ECRC Practice Associates Explore Connections Between Reggio Emilia and Expressive Therapies

October 23, 2026

University of Louisville Early Childhood Research Center (ECRC) practice associates Jade Finley and Rebecca Klukowski have co-authored a manuscript exploring how the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education can inform art therapy, music

Young learners explore the forest floor together, examining nature with hands-on discovery tools.

The Children at Play Network at Bernheim Forest

September 18, 2026

A growing partnership between the Children at Play Network (CAPN) at Bernheim Forest and the Early Childhood Research Center (ECRC) is redefining how we understand, value and support nature-based play.