Current Course Schedule

Journey to Nia®: Purposefully Supporting Black Children to Thrive in Early Childhood (Ages Infant-10

Black children are magical. However, they experience a staggering number of disparities beginning in their earliest years. In this
interactive class, you’ll be supported to understand the history of anti-Black racism and its impact on Black children, and you’ll develop an action plan to create spaces for Black children to thrive in your setting. Journey to Nia® is a professional development experience guided by a curriculum rooted in history, research, and racially and developmentally appropriate practices. This class is appropriate for all early education professionals, no matter the racial demographics of the children in your care.
  • Course Number
    TEWS893N
  • Registration Options and Cost
    $95 2.0 CTLE or 0.2 CEU

Sections

Summer 2 2026

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    July 22 | Online
    Day and Time
    Wednesday, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM ET
    Registration Deadline
    Jul 15, 2026
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    • Julie Broderick
      Julie Broderick
      Julie Broderick, MSEd, is a fifth-grade teacher of mathematics, literacy, and social studies at The School at Columbia University. In 2011, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Previously she taught second, third, and fifth grades at the Manhattan School for Children. She regularly teaches math classes at the Bank Street Graduate School, and she leads math workshops in elementary schools throughout the NYC area. Ms. Broderick has an MS in Applied Linguistics from Georgetown University and an MSEd in Math Leadership from Bank Street College. She has a BA in government and linguistics from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
    • Staff TBD
      Staff TBD