Love To Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education

Hau (executive director, Stanford Transforming Learning Accelerator) argues that neuroscience and technology can lead to new ways to manage early learning, school, and full care communities. The first part of this book examines the relational crisis that exists in early childhood. It shows that the connections formed in the earliest years are crucial to brain development, academic skills, resilience, and lifelong flourishing. But, especially since COVID, isolation has led to a decline in social skills and skyrocketing mental illness diagnoses for people of all ages. However, Hau is optimistic that evolving family structures, kinship redefinitions, and strong relationships between generations can rectify these social ills. The book’s second part analyzes relevant scientific research, such as the advantages and dangers of AI, especially as relates to its impact on human relationships. The final part of this resource suggests solutions for a relational model between schools and communities. There’s also a resource section with an exhaustive list of websites and relevant organizations.