The Early Education Conversation

Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
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Join the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach as we explore the transformative power of early learning through conversations with educators, thought leaders, and members of our community. To learn more, please contact podcast host Aruna Gilbert at aruna.gilbert@elcpalmbeach.org.

  1. Oct 21

    Building Brain Health in the Early Years: A Conversation with Patrick McNamara of Palm Health Foundation

    Brain health begins in early childhood—and shapes well-being for a lifetime.Join Patrick McNamara, President and CEO of Palm Health Foundation, as he shares insights on brain health, the vision for Palm Beach County’s Brain Coast, and why investing in early childhood development benefits our entire community.

    Building Brain Health in the Early Years: A Conversation with Patrick McNamara of Palm Health Foundation

  2. Sep 23

    Season 2 - Episode 2: Raising a Nation - The Critical Importance of Early Learning and Child Care

    Elliott Haspel, author of Raising a Nation: 10 Reasons Every American Has a Stake in Child Care for All, and national early learning expert, talks with the Coalition's Aruna Gilbert about the importance of early learning and how it affects our children, our families, and our communities.

    Season 2 - Episode 2: Raising a Nation - The Critical Importance of Early Learning and Child Care

  3. Aug 27

    Responsible AI Innovation and Early Learning

    AI is changing education. But where do our youngest learners fit in? Erin Mote, co-founder and CEO of InnovateEDU, joins the Coalition’s Aruna Gilbert for a timely conversation about AI, early learning and responsible innovation before kindergarten. Erin Mote is a transformative leader operating at the intersection of education, technology, and global policy. As the CEO and Founder of InnovateEDU, she architects the uncommon alliances necessary to modernize data systems, scale special education innovation, and lead the national conversation on Safe by Design AI.  Erin’s career spans from launching the USAID Global Broadband and Innovations Alliance to advising the White House on global development policy. She is the co-founder of the Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School and the visionary behind Project Unicorn, the national standard for data interoperability. Erin serves on the boards of Digital Promise and XPRIZE, dedicated to ensuring technology serves as a bridge, rather than a barrier, to accessible education.

    Responsible AI Innovation and Early Learning

  4. Jul 30

    Early Experiences Shape Future Success with Edrick Barnes

    The Coalition’s Aruna Gilbert shares a meaningful conversation with local attorney Edrick Barnes, discussing his early experiences and how they shaped his future career, community involvement, and his role as a father.

  5. Jun 25

    From Research to Practice: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Pianta

    Join our Chief Program and Policy Officer, Aruna Gilbert, and one of the nation’s leading voices in early learning, Dr. Robert Pianta, for a thoughtful conversation about the relationships and experiences that help children thrive.

  6. May 28

    Early Experiences That Shape The Future

    On this episode of the Early Education Conversation podcast, host Aruna sits down with Kristin Calder, Chief Executive Officer of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, to discuss the critical connection between early learning experiences and long-term community success.

    Early Experiences That Shape The Future

  7. Apr 30

    Building the Foundation of Executive Function in Early Learning

    Aruna Gilbert, Chief Program and Policy Officer, talks with Dr. Donna Housman, Founder of the Housman Institute, as they explore emotional intelligence and its crucial role in early learning. Their conversation about how young children make sense of the world around them, laying the foundation for their executive functioning skills and their ability to relate to others, contains valuable information that is a must-listen.

    Building the Foundation of Executive Function in Early Learning

  8. Mar 26

    How Innovation Can Responsibly Support Early Learning

    Join Aruna Gilbert, Chief Program and Policy Officer, and Sunil Gunderia, Co-Founder and CEO of Mindset CoPilot, as they explore how technology is transforming early learning. From expanding access to enhancing classroom experiences, this conversation highlights how innovative tools can support education and help young learners thrive.

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Join the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach as we explore the transformative power of early learning through conversations with educators, thought leaders, and members of our community. To learn more, please contact podcast host Aruna Gilbert at aruna.gilbert@elcpalmbeach.org.

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  • Creator
    Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
  • Show Website
    The Early Education Conversation