Step by Step Program | Welcome to New Book Launch

Welcome to the Supplementary Webpages for Early Childhood Education in Social and Political Transitions: The Legacy of the Open Society Foundations Step by Step Program 

Authors: Sarah Klaus, Jan Peeters, Tatjana Vonta

Explore the journey of early childhood education pioneers across Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe (CEE) and Eurasia and beyond following the pivotal democratic transitions of the 1990s and discover the origins of the International Step by Step Association.

About the book This open access book describes the extraordinary journey of early childhood education pioneers across Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe (CEE) and Eurasia during the pivotal democratic transitions of the 1990s. More than...read more

About the authors In late 2019, Jan Peeters was stirred by news of the decision by the Open Society Foundations to wind down its work in early childhood.  Seeking to...read more

Additional resources Access supplementary resources to enrich your understanding and exploration of the Step by Step program, including methodologies, films, and reports. Click here.

History of the program Discover the origins, evolution, and enduring impact of the early childhood education program central to our book's narrative, exploring key milestones, challenges, and its contribution to inclusive, child and family-centered education across the region and beyond. Click here.

Media Learn about book-related events, podcasts, and other media. Click here.

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