Our mission is to develop community projects — through the study and the inspiration of the Municipal Schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy — that bring together people and resources in support of innovative experiences for children.
The Reggio approach’s image of the child — in fact, of all children — as capable, competent and rich with potential, offers an intriguing alternative to what we see in the U.S. educational context, one which is becoming more rigid and standardized with its required teaching strategies and expected outcomes.
The Tucson Children’s Project organizes professional learning opportunities for educators and advocates to deepen their understanding of the Reggio approach to education. Seminars, workshops, and the visiting scholars TCP hosts are all focused on the philosophical beliefs and pedagogical practices of the Municipal Schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, which have gained the attention of and brought inspiration to educators worldwide.
These learning opportunities are typically held at the TCP’s Keen Studio, where small groups are able to work with a wide range of materials, research the Reggio approach, and meet with local educators who have participated in the Five State Study Group that toured schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy.