Championing Early Childhood Education

NAEYC is a leading voice for high-quality early childhood education supported by a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession. Along with Americans of all political, geographic, and demographic backgrounds, we are coming together to demand investments in hiqh-quality early childhood education and early childhood educators, because we know that will make America brighter, stronger, and more competitive.

Federal and State Agendas

NAEYC’s Federal and State Policy Agendas outline strategic priorities to advance high-quality early childhood education nationwide. These agendas call for robust investments in child care, early learning, and the early childhood workforce—recognizing their essential role in supporting families, strengthening communities, and driving economic growth. Learn how NAEYC is working with policymakers to build a more equitable and effective early education system.

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Power to the Profession

Through the Power to the Profession initiative, NAEYC is leading a national effort to define and elevate the early childhood education profession. By establishing a shared framework for career pathways, qualifications, compensation, and accountability, this work aims to unify and strengthen the workforce that supports young children and their families across all settings.

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Share Your Story

Help us in tracking the impacts of policy changes in your communities so we can help share your experiences and continue to make the case for investing in children, families, and early childhood educators.

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Research-Driven Advocacy in Action

The policies, standards, and practices NAEYC develops and advocates for are based on research and evidence in child development. Our organization's public policy work at the federal, state and local levels reflects the Association’s mission and strategic direction, position statements, standards for early learning programs, standards for professional preparation programs, and other resources as well as research and evidence from the field. Our issue-driven advocacy is conducted directly with policymakers and through technical assistance, materials and other support to our Affiliates and partners working on shared public policy goals and efforts.