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Illinois Early Learning Project. (2023). Project approach. https://illinoisearlylearning.org/series/project-approach/
Illinois Early Learning Project Tip Sheets on the Project Approach

Lamy, C. (2014). Children and poverty: The role of preschool. National Institute for Early Childhood Education Research. https://nieer.org/2014/04/03/children-and-poverty-the-role-of-preschool
Important information on the role of high quality preschool experiences particularly for young children experiencing poverty. 

Sack-Min, J. (2018). Elements of successful schools: Schools succeed when educators, parents, and communities collaborate. National School Boards Association. https://www.nsba.org/ASBJ/Past-Issues/april/elements-successful-schools
The larger role our beliefs play in student success.

Illinois Early Learning Project. (n.d.). Perspectives on the project approach. https://illinoisearlylearning.org/resources/blogs/perspectives/
A variety of video clips that examine the project approach from multiple perspectives.

Illinois Early Learning Project. (n.d.). Rearview mirror. https://illinoisearlylearning.org/pa/project-resources/rearview-mirror/?fbclid=IwAR2By2xLDn93Ll_5OW2Tj7yzGz9LSRyAVr-BNasrn_xQmPFrWTuJaPV_l1U
Classic video exploring The Project Approach with Dr. Lillian Katz and Sallee Beneke. (37m 57s)

Illinois Early Learning Project. (n.d.). Early learning moments videos. https://illinoisearlylearning.org/resources/videos/ielg-moments/
A collection of videos to explore in Learning Activity 2.

Helm, J., & Beneke, S. (2003). The power of projects: Meeting contemporary challenges in early childhood classrooms-- strategies and solutions. Teachers College Press.
Please read the following chapters:

Illinois Early Learning Project. (n.d.) Welcome. https://illinoisearlylearning.org/
The Illinois Early Learning Project website, in general, is a wealth of information on a variety of timely and important topics for early childhood educators.