HOUSTON REGGIO NETWORK

A Place for Connection

"All of this is a great forest. Inside the forest is the child. The forest is beautiful, fascinating, green, and full of hopes; there are no paths. Although it isn't easy, we have to make our own paths, as teachers and children and families, in the forest. Sometimes we find ourselves together within the forest, sometimes we may get lost from each other, sometimes we'll greet each other from far away across the forest; but it's living together in this forest that is important. And this living together is not easy. " -Lori Malaguzzi

Living, teaching and nurturing children through the lens of a Reggio-inspired educator is no small task. It can be an inspiring journey, full of both unique challenges and unexpected joy. The Houston Reggio Network is a collection of individuals from a variety of communities dedicated to supporting and advocating for a strong image of the child. Together, we hope to walk our own paths while offering encouragement, inspiration, and an opportunity for growth.

Our
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A Common Thread

In mid 2022 several members of this network met at the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance annual summer conference located in Atlanta, Georgia. With a shared desire to connect and promote a more child-centered and Reggio-inspired community in the Greater Houston area we began to meet quarterly in each other's places of living and learning. In August of 2023 network members are hosting a 1-day conference as a first step toward our long-term goals.