Old Firehouse School Chat

When an early educator spends half their day on essential care routines—diapering, feeding, and settling for naps—how can we logically separate the concepts of 'education' and 'care'? We can't. Host Alexandra Dutton and Sue Britson welcome author Carol Garboden Murray to discuss her influential book, Illuminating Care. Murray makes a powerful case for valuing the interwoven nature of care and learning in the early years. Tune in for a vital discussion with seasoned experts who expose the deep-rooted reasons why early education remains critically undervalued in our society. Read Carol's book: https://www.carolgarbodenmurray.com/illuminating-care.html The article by Gloria Kim quoted in the beginning of the podcast: https://edsource.org/2025/early-childhood-educators-undervalued/743048