Volunteer 1888 Society Donate Today! Thought Leadership Our mission is to transform the lives of children, their families and communities through model early childhood education and leadership in the field. Since our establishment in 1888, our mission has remained the same, but we continue to innove and grow as a high-quality early education organization. In recent years, we have created platforms and participated in events that enable us to explore trends in the early childhood education industry and share our thoughts. Welcome to the Sheltering Arms Thought Leadership page, where you can see what we’re up to and how we engage other leaders. If you have any questions or would like to contact us, please email us at info@shelteringarmsforkids.com. COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION Cocktails & Conversation is Sheltering Arms’ thought leadership forum where community leaders and professionals network and join in a discussion about trending topics that impact young children and early childhood education. MISSED COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION? [Click Below to Watch] Past Topics (view photo galleries): Cocktails & Conversation: Anti-Racism in Early Childhood Education “Virtual Learning, Screen Time & Early Learners: How Much is Too Much?” “Race & Equity in Early Childhood Education” Screening: “No Small Matter” “Food, Nutrition and the Farm-to-ECE Movement” “Innovation in Early Childhood Education” “Two-Generation Strategies” “The Politics of Early Learning” GUARDIAN OF ATLANTA’S FUTURE Sheltering Arms has been a partner and regular contributor to the “Guardians of Atlanta’s Future” column in the SaportaReport since 2020. Each month, Sheltering Arms’ President and CEO shares an opinion editorial about trends impacting early childhood education and Atlanta’s children. April 2021 – “Anti-Racism in Early Childhood Education, Part II” March 2021 – “Anti-Racism in Early Childhood Education” February 2021 – “The Effects of Generational Poverty” January 2021 – “Trends in Early Learning in 2021” December 2020 – “Adjusting for Education” November 2020 – “Virtual Learning, Screen Time and Early Learners: How Much is Too Much?” October 2020 – “Celebrating Georgia Pre-K Week” September 2020 – “Equity in Early Childhood Education: Is Atlanta a Tale of Two Cities?” August 2020 – “Back to School: Through a Different Lens” July 2020 – “Combatting Learning Loss During a Pandemic” June 2020 – “The Time for Change: Equity and Justice for All” May 2020 – “Georgia Has Reopened: Are Child Care Providers Ready?” April 2020 – “Embracing Families with Open Arms” March 2020 – “No Family Left Behind: In the Wake of Coronavirus” February 2020 – “When We Don’t Address Mental Health in Young Children” January 2020 – “The Big Deal about ECE” COVID-19 UPDATES Sheltering Arms President & CEO Blythe Keeler Robinson posted weekly video updates to keep the community informed about the organization’s efforts during the pandemic. CLICK HERE to watch update videos and listen to the media interview. Stay Informed Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from Sheltering Arms. 385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, NW Atlanta, GA 30313 404-523-2767 New Volunteer Sign In Returning Volunteer Sign In About Us Misson and Vision Our History Leadership Center Locations Careers Annual Report Parents Pay Tuition Current Families Enrollment Programs and Curriculum Family Services Get Involved Volunteer Attend an Event Join a Group Donate Bid Opportunities Contact Us © 2020 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED CREATED AND MAINTAINED BY NEW TRICKS WEB