Among a myriad of forms and institutions, early childhood education can be heaven on earth when it works well, or a hellscape when it is dysfunctional. In many places across Europe, children and their families need more support than what they’re currently being offered.
We’re having this important conversation with:
Viktória Szücs is the president of the  Democratic Trade Union of Crèche Employees in Hungary, Member of the European Commission Early Childhood Education and Care Working Group.
Maria Roth is the director of the Montessori Adult Education Center in Munich with 50 years of experience, specializing in the developmental age of 3 to 6 years.
Flóra Bacsó is a mediator, restorative facilitator, trainer, and project manager at the Partners Hungary Foundation, invested in the integration of Roma pupils into education systems.