EC Paediatrics

Review Article Volume 12 Issue 5 - 2023

The Diamond Educational System: Taking Care of Our Youth, Birth-16

Jillian Roberts1 and Vicky Giouroukakis2*

1University of Victoria, Canada
2Molloy University, New York, USA

*Corresponding Author: Vicky Giouroukakis, Professor, Molloy University, Manhasset, New York, USA.
Received: March 31, 2023; Published: April 18, 2023



The authors use the analogy of the diamond cutting industry to compare it to an ideal school system that would take care of and nurture children in grades B-16. They envision a school system that utilizes a humanistic, inclusive, socio-emotionally-sensitive, strength-based, and culturally-responsive approach that “takes care” of its youth so that they can become ethical and skilled citizens of the world. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia system, the authors outline the specific components that would be needed to create this loveable school.

Keywords: Education; Youth Development; Reggio Emilia; Social-Emotional Learning; Excellence in Schooling

Jillian Roberts and Vicky Giouroukakis. The Diamond Educational System: Taking Care of Our Youth, Birth-16. EC Paediatrics 12.5 (2023):01-04.