A groundbreaking, full-day, open educational resource (OER) curriculum for children birth through eight
About Us
The Great First Eight Curriculum development project is led by renowned early literacy expert Dr. Nell K. Duke, with nationally lauded co-directors Dr. Claire Vallotton for infant through age three and Dr. Marisha Humphries for pre-k through grade two. Named one of the most influential education scholars in the U.S. in EdWeek, Dr. Duke has assembled a diverse team of the greatest minds in early education and a vast network of partners to develop, pilot, and disseminate the curriculum.
Our Team
The Great First Eight Infant and Toddler Curriculum development team is an extraordinary group of leading researchers, outstanding current and former teachers, and other renowned experts—all dedicated to vastly improving the education and development of our youngest and fastest learners.
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Great First Eight Curriculum PreK-3 & PreK-4 Development Team
The Great First Eight Kindergarten through Second Grade Curriculum development team is an extraordinary and diverse group of renowned researchers, exceptional current and former teachers, and other leading experts dedicated to vastly improving the education and development of young children.
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