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Young Children

September 1, 2023

Making Connections: Elevating the Impact and Expertise of Our Field

NAEYC's efforts around the country support early childhood education, the linchpin of a child's learning and development.

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Authored by:

Michelle Kang

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

De nuestra presidenta: Ampliar la mirada para incluir a todas las niñas y los niños

Educators' broadened understanding of child development holds promise for children of color who don't speak English.

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Authored by:

Natalie Vega O'Neil

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

From Our President: Broadening the Lens to Reach All Children

Educators' broadened understanding of child development holds promise for children of color who don't speak English.

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Authored by:

Natalie Vega O'Neil

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

Going Back to Move Forward: Applying a Lens of Sankofa to the Study of Child Development and Learning

Educators can use ancient understandings--such as Sankofa--to learn about and address gaps in the study of child development and learning.

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Authored by:

Toni Denese Sturdivant

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

Viewpoint. Family/Community Contexts and the Problem of Half-Truths in Early Childhood Education: Learning from Barbara Bowman

Read about Barbara Bowman's perspective on the relationship between child development and classroom practice.

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Authored by:

Patricia (“Patsy”) M. Cooper

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Young Children

September 1, 2023

Shifting from a Classroom of Reluctant Compliance to a Classroom of Responsive Curiosity

This article presents a three-part playful learning framework to help educators move from a culture of compliance to one of agency and curiosity.

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Elias Blinkoff, Charlotte Anne Wright, Molly Scott, Katelyn Fletcher, Allyson S. Masters, Hande Ilgaz, Lien Vu, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff

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Children wearing backpacks head back to school.

Blog

August 30, 2023

New School Year; Guidance from DAP

Find a variety of DAP resources to prepare for back-to-school.

Authored by

Authored by:

Susan Friedman

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Book

August 25, 2023

Healthy Young Children, Sixth Edition

Learn more about Healthy Young Children, Sixth Edition

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Authored by:

Alicia L. Haupt, MD, Brittany Massare, MD, Jennifer Nizer, MEd, Manjula Paul, CRNP‑Fam, MSN, MPH, Louis A. Valenti

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Group Registration

Information about group registration for the 2023 Annual Conference.

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Pre-Conference Workshops

Read an overview of this year's Pre-Conference Workshops.

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Ask Hello. “What Advice Would You Give a New Director?”

Advice for new early learning program directors.

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Leaving a Mark: Lesson Study for Professional Learning

Learn about Lesson Study as an approach to professional development.

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Authored by:

Savanna Gragg, Vicki S. Collet

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

7X. Supporting Staff Through Change

Learn 7 ways leaders can support change in their programs.

Authored by

Authored by:

Alissa Mwenelupembe

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Fostering Continuous Growth and Improvement: One Program’s Journey

Read about the journey of one early learning program as staff worked toward growth and improvement.

Authored by

Authored by:

Deanna Jackson

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

What’s Happening Here? Observing and Supporting Teachers’ Growth

A redesigned rubric can make the teacher evaluation process more approachable and effective.

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Authored by:

Candace Barriteau-Phaire, Maria Boeke Mongillo

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

The Power of a Policy: How Good Policies Make Great Programs

Effective, high-quality early learning programs must have written policies in place that cover a variety of subjects.

Authored by

Authored by:

Susan M. Hedges

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Strategies for Developing Effective Communication Skills as a Leader

Become a more effective communicator by using a who, what, when, and how approach.

Authored by

Authored by:

Michelle Newman-Keenan

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Teachers Are My Classroom: Reflecting on My Journey from Teacher to Director

Aarie Wade shares lessons she learned when moving from lead teacher to program director.

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Authored by:

Aarie Wade

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Professionals discussing their early learning program at a conference table.

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

The Leader’s Role in Developing an Energized, Prepared Staff

Read about principles and strategies the author uses to create a team of supported, prepared, and well-qualified professionals.

Authored by

Authored by:

Aarie Wade

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A portrait of Michelle Kang, NAEYC's CEO.

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Teaching Young Children

July 1, 2023

Message from Michelle

While there's no perfect path to leadership, mentoring, ongoing support, and encouragement are crucial.

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Authored by:

Michelle Kang

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