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The Language of Computation: Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia

Dreams are meant to be shared; they grow stronger when they inspire others.

We are thrilled to invite you to join us this April 14 – 17th 2025 in Reggio Emilia, Italy for a very special event, “The Language of Computation – Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia.” This hands-on institute is limited to approximately 40 educators of all subjects and grade levels.

For close to sixty years, Reggio Emilia has been a mecca for educators seeking inspiration of sustained models of excellence. Their respect for the inalienable rights of every child exemplifies the Piagetian idea that knowledge is a consequence of experience. This “town of children” is a magical place to hold a four-day institute marrying the powerful ideas of the Reggio Emilia Approach® and Constructing Modern Knowledge’s longstanding tradition of hands-on learning-by-doing. Both “Reggio” and CMK share an unbridled optimism about the creative competence and capacity of children AND their teachers.

Reggio Emilia panorama

The Language of Computation is a nod to Loris Malaguzzi’s Hundred Languages of Children. We will explore the emergent and powerful idea of computation in the context of child development. The program of this institute will include talks by atelieristas, pedagogistas, and educators, hands-on exploration of ateliers at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre, and computationally-rich projects led by Constructing Modern Knowledge. Fabulous meals, conversations, and celebrations of Italian culture round out the experience.

“Nowhere else in the world is there such a seamless and symbiotic relationship between a school’s progressive philosophy and its practices.” — Howard Gardner

Since CMK founder Gary Stager’s first visit to Reggio Emilia in 2009, we have worked to share the brilliance of the Reggio Emilia Approach® with educators via our summer institutes and our book, Invent To Learn. Brilliant Reggio Emilian educators have participated in five CMK Summer Institutes. Now we are inventing something exciting together in Italy! This is truly a dream come true and we hope you can join us in this adventure.

Your registration includes the entire four-day program, two fabulous dinners in the epicenter of the slow food movement, one lunch, and inspiration to last a lifetime.

Please visit The Language of Computation: CMK at Reggio for more information:

  • An introduction to the Reggio Emilia Approach®
  • Travel and tourist information
  • More insight into our aspirations for the event
  • Registration information

Visit the archived website for the Constructing Modern Knowledge Summer Institute, held from 2004 – 2024 in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA.