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The NAEYC blog aims to increase general awareness and engage the public in thoughtful discussion around topics and themes related to early childhood education. We share NAEYC initiatives and explore what’s new, upcoming, timely, or topical in the early childhood field.

We have expanded the focus of the blog to also include content that families might find useful. Tip: to view blog posts intended for families only, use the “Refine” box to the right and click on the box  next to "NAEYC General" and then select “For Families Blog”.

Note: Blog posts do not necessarily reflect the views of NAEYC.

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May 10, 2019

Early Childhood Educators, Together We’ve Got Your Back!

Here are just a few of the many ways that NAEYC and the Affiliate network are working for you out in the world, while you work for the children and families in your communities.

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Authored by: 
Lucy Recio, Gwen Simmons
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March 29, 2019

Leading With Equity: Early Childhood Educators Make it Personal

We are excited to share a summary of the event held in July 2018, “Leading and Working Toward Equity: Leadership Summit”, which includes attendee reflections and actions from after the event. Read the report and learn more about our Equity initiative!

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Authored by: 
Amy O'Leary, Rhian Evans Allvin
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Blog
March 20, 2019

Addressing Quality and Access: China Looks towards DAP

As China and other nations around the world move to incorporate DAP into their early education approach, NAEYC has developed customizable trainings to address the needs of ECE professionals from diverse backgrounds.

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Authored by: 
Dakota Saunders
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October 12, 2018

Bigger Than You Think

Are you interested in a leadership position in the early childhood ecosystem? Why not spread out and become part of the root system of our growing profession by applying to serve on the Affiliate Advisory Council?

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Authored by: 
Chris Amirault
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October 9, 2018

Human Connection, Networking, and NAEYC Affiliates

One of the easiest ways members can connect with other educators in their own communities is by getting involved in their Affiliates.

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Authored by: 
Erin Daga
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March 5, 2018

Education is a Game Changer for Women as Well as Children

This blog post was originally published on New America's website on January 23, 2018, and is part of Moving Beyond False Choices for Early Childhood Educators, a series edited by Stacie G. Goffin.

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Authored by: 
Sue Russell
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January 31, 2018

The NAEYC Annual Conference: Power to Young Professionals

NAEYC is working hard to advance early childhood education as a more diverse and dynamic profession. Here are some ways you can get involved to help us increase diverse, young professional voices in ECE!

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Authored by: 
Rachel J. Franz, Ross Glen Chandler Nunamaker
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January 4, 2018

Happy New Year from the Content Team at NAEYC!

Here are 10 recent highlights from the content team at NAEYC. Use them as inspiration—and let this be the year we receive contributions from you!

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Authored by: 
Susan Friedman
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December 19, 2017

Tomayto, Tomahto: What’s in a [Degree] Name?

There are a multitude of reasons for such diversity in the names and focus of the various early childhood degree programs. Here are some of the drivers that influence degree names.

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Authored by: 
Mary Harrill
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November 17, 2017

The Power of an Invitation

That simple invitation was one step toward ensuring that there is a next generation in our profession, that simple invitation added more voices and feet to our advocacy efforts for a well-compensated, well-respected, and well-qualified workforce.

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Authored by: 
Mary Harrill
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Blog
August 14, 2017

Back to School Essentials

Here are some NAEYC resources that educators can use to get to know students and develop activities to meet their academic, social, and emotional needs

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Authored by: 
NAEYC
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July 14, 2017

Five Things That Matter, No Matter What

Five important impacts on the child, and significant, lasting returns for their families, the communities in which they live and work, and the economic and social strength of society as a whole

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Authored by: 
Elizabeth DiLauro, Lauren Hogan
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