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Barbara T. Bowman

1928–2024

United States

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Barbara Francis Taylor Bowman (October 30, 1928 – November 4, 2024) was an American early childhood education expert, advocate, academic, and author. Her areas of expertise included early childhood care/education, educational equity for minority and low-income children, as well as intergenerational family support and roles. She served on several boards and was the co-founder of Erikson Institute, where she pioneered the teaching of early childhood education and administration.

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