February 21, 2025 with Carla Ward and Emily Clark
What is Quality Early Education and Who Gets to Decide?
This week on The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla Ward welcomes Emily, a PhD student in early childhood education with international teaching experience. Emily is passionate about making educational research more accessible and emphasizes the importance of understanding each child’s unique needs. She challenges traditional standardized measures and instead advocates for quality interactions and play as liberation.
In this episode, Emily shares insights on supportive leadership, professional relationships, and documentation as a reflective practice. She and Carla discuss how educators can move beyond rigid assessments to foster meaningful learning experiences that prioritize connection and engagement.
Join Carla and Emily in this thought-provoking conversation about the future of ECE and how educators can take meaningful steps toward change.
Emily Clark
Emily Elizabeth Clark is an early childhood education expert with a Master of Education and a PhD in progress at Drexel University. With international experience spanning Malaysia, Jordan, and the United States, she has led early years programs, parent education initiatives, and teacher training efforts. As the founder of Early Ed Em, she bridges the gap between research and practice, making early childhood insights accessible to educators and families worldwide. Through her work, she champions human-centered care and education, ensuring that children and families receive the support, connection, and resources they need to thrive.