The importance of the classroom learning environment

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The importance of the classroom learning environment

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Oct 4, 2022

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This week on The Preschool Podcast, we welcome Samaya Khattak, Vice President of Education and Quality at Busy Bees North America. We discuss the importance of the classroom learning environment and how to run a high-quality early childhood education program.

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Oct 4, 2022

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