Symposium on Children
2020 Symposium on Children
Zoom WebinarJoin us for the Crane Center's 7th annual Symposium on Children. This year's event will take a deep dive into anti-bias and anti-racist practices in early childhood education. This event is free and open to all. We hope to see you for all or part of this event!
2021 Symposium on Children
Zoom WebinarJoin us for the Crane Center's 8th annual Symposium on Children focused on challenging our ideas on the best ways to engage families. This free, virtual event is open to all.
*Private Event: VIP Stakeholder Breakfast with Panel & Roundtable
Grange Audubon Center 505 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH, United States*Invitation only event* You are invited to join key local early childhood stakeholders from around the state for networking, breakfast, and engaging panel and roundtable discussions. This VIP in-person event is part of our 2022 Symposium on Children.
2022 Symposium on Children
Zoom WebinarThis year’s Symposium on Children brings together researchers, practitioners, policy and thought leaders to look at how we can better invest in children. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Kirabo Jackson, the event will also showcase additional research on investments; explore funding alternatives and learn from communities who have innovated in this realm; and inspire us toward greater resolve and courage when it comes to how much we spend on our youngest citizens.
2023 Symposium on Children
Marriott Columbus OSU 3100 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH, United StatesJoin us for the Crane Center's 10th annual Symposium on Children: Getting Ready to Read. Keynote Dr. Laura Justice will discuss the science of early childhood reading and writing development and ways to support skill development among young children as they get ready to read. This event is for early childhood practitioners, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and advocates.
2024 Symposium on Children
Marriott Columbus OSU 3100 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH, United StatesThis year’s Symposium will convene educators, policymakers, researchers, and advocates to examine ways to strengthen and support the early care and education workforce. We hope you will join us for this critical discussion.