“Iwe givall children dignity and richness, everything changes on the administrative and political level.”

L. Malaguzzi


...a dynamic forum for collaborative inquiry, exchange, and advocacy focusing on the experience of childhood and the process of learning.

 “If we give all children dignity and richness, everything changes on the administrative and political level.”

- L. Malaguzzi

Welcome to the Reggio-Inspired Network of Minnesota, a broad gathering of educators and citizens from Minnesota and nearby regions, who work in a variety of schools and civic organizations around issues of education and democracy. Inspired by the innovative preschools and infant-toddler centers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Network participants look closely at the “Reggio approach” as well as examine and discuss our local experiences.  Here you will find information, inspiration and resources. 

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If you have a job that relates to Reggio-inspired work, we would like to post it in our Jobs Forum. Email reggioinspiredmn@gmail.com. We will post the job within a week of receiving your email, and it will remain posted for at least 3 months.

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October Material Exploration 

THE LANGUAGE OF MIXED MEDIA ART ~ INTENTIONAL COMPLEXITY

Date: Thursday October 3 2024

Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm

Pizza and networking at 5:00, workshop begins at 5:30pm

Facilitators: Sandra Burwell

For people who cannot decide on one language.  Combining collage, painting, loose parts with any other technique creates the new language of mixed media.

Explore a multitude of possibilities with varied materials, methods, techniques ~ combining them in collages, assemblages, sculptures and installations both small and large, polychromatic and monochromatic, textured and smooth.  Experiment with ideas, colors, mediums, textures, ways of connecting materials and creating. This will help you become familiar with the process in order to comfortably and confidently invite children to enjoy the process as well.

Location: Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park Mn 

Cost: $35

Includes all materials and Pizza




RINM Educational Scholarship

The Reggio Inspired Network of Minnesota's Education Scholarship is a new opportunity available to those interested in learning more about the Reggio Approach. Network members are invited to apply at any time of the year (a minimum of 6 weeks before an event you plan to attend). This scholarship may be used for registration costs to local, national or international Reggio-inspired workshops and conferences. Preference will be given to professional development opportunities where educators from the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy are presenting. Funds are limited and awards are made at the discretion of the Reggio-Inspired Network of Minnesota Board. 

RINM Educational Scholarship Application

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