{
  "id": 17724553,
  "title": "As AI Reshapes Education, Singapore to Convene Global Dialogue on the Future of Early Childhood Education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/as-ai-reshapes-education-singapore-to-convene-global-dialogue-on-the-17724553",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T02:09:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/as-ai-reshapes-education-singapore-to-convene-global-dialogue-on-the-future-of-early-childhood-education/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore will host the 2026 REACH Reggio Emilia Conference to establish itself as a regional leader in early childhood education. The conference, which took place from 30 to 31 October 2026, brought together over 400 educators, school leaders, policymakers, and researchers from around the world, including Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Australia, ASEAN nations, South America, the Middle East, and Italy. The event aimed to explore how education can adapt to rapid technological change while preserving the human aspects of learning, with a focus on fostering qualities such as curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, agency, and community participation.\n\nKey aspects of the conference included:\n\n- The partnership between EtonHouse, E-Bridge, and Reggio Children to deepen professional learning in infant care and early childhood education through regular dialogue, research projects, and hands-on practice.\n- A diverse range of sessions focused on global pedagogical thinking, regional best practices, immersive professional learning, and project-sharing sessions.\n- Keynote addresses by Annalisa Rainieri and Valentina Violi, who emphasized the importance of nurturing a childhood that respects every child's rights, relationships, and potential in a rapidly changing world.\n- The role of Italy's Reggio Emilia Approach in providing a valuable compass for education in the face of AI advancements, as highlighted by His Excellency Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore.\n- A commitment to shared research projects between EtonHouse, E-Bridge, and Reggio Children, emphasizing democratic culture within schools and the significance of listening to all stakeholders, including children.",
  "summary": "The 2026 REACH Reggio Emilia Conference will position Singapore as a regional hub for early childhood excellence, bringing together global thinking, regional best practice and leaders from across the education ecosystem. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 November 2026 – EtonHouse and E-Bridge will deepen their ongoing collaboration with Reggio Children through a new partnership focused on…",
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}