The parents' role mirrors the community's, at both the schoolwide and the classroom level. Parents are expected to take part in discussions about school policy, child development concerns, and curriculum planning and evaluation. From the beginning of their unique school program, the educators in Reggio Emilia have been avid readers of John Dewey and have studied Piaget and Vygotsky, among others, to keep abreast of the latest research in child development. All these systems are reciprocal and interrelated. For children to learn, their well-being has to be guaranteed.
Children have a right to high-quality care and education.
Parent participation is essential and parents are an active part of the child's learning. The space and arrangement of the school are critical in facilitating communication and relationships. Children's own sense of time and personal rhythm are considered in planning with sufficient time allowed for project completion. The environment may change, but the teachers are constant. Teachers listen to and observe children closely.