CPDUC Publications

The Center for the Positive Development of Urban Children regularly compiles documentation regarding our work in promoting innovative and impactful educational practices and policies on behalf of urban children and urban educators. The following publications share the influence of our initiatives and programs.  

Teachers as Global Transformers

Berdecia, A. (2025). “Metacognition Memory Makers: Reflections on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students” in Cook, P.R. & Mconnell Mikkelson, J. New Ways to Think and Learn with Metacognition. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle on the Tyne, England

Berdecia, A. (2023). "Connecting to the Cultural Wealth of Students" The Forum on Public Policy Journal. University of Oxford. Volume 2023 No.1. https://www.forumonpublicpolicy.co.uk/

Benefits for All: Economic Impact of the New Jersey Child Care Industry Infant/Toddlers, Preschool, and Out of School Time Programs. Full Report and Executive Summary. (February 2006) 

World Changers: Inspiring Cultural and Linguistic Excellence in Children, Parents, and Teachers. 10th Anniversary Report of the New Jersey Cultural Competency and English Language Learners Summer Institute and Mentoring Program. (August 2017).

The Global Child: A Roadmap for Becoming Culturally Responsive Educators.
A product of the New Jersey Cultural Competency and English Language Learners Summer Institute and Mentoring Program. (2020).