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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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June 6, 2025

What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know About the President’s Budget

The White House released a detailed FY26 budget proposal that includes harmful cuts to programs supporting young children, families, and early childhood educators. Find out what was in the full budget request and its implications for the field.
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May 15, 2025

Protecting Medicaid: NAEYC’s Brief on Medicaid as an Essential Support for Early Childhood Educators

Medicaid is essential for early educators who already experience chronically low wages and limited access to benefits.

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Authored by: 
Paola Andujar
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April 9, 2025

Building Skills and Confidence as an Early Childhood Advocate

By leveraging the expertise and passion you already bring to the table, you can make a powerful impact at all levels of advocacy, and together, we can create a stronger, more supportive environment for our youngest learners.
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July 13, 2022

Dear Congress, It's Time to #SolveChildCare

Advocacy for affordable, well-staffed child care is more important than ever--we cannot keep losing childrens’ chances of success because they don’t have access to high-quality care. 

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Authored by: 
Nicole Lazarte
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June 23, 2021

What's Next After WOYC Success?

The official proclamations for the 2021 Week of the Young Child are powerful tools can bring attention to the need for continued public support and investments in early childhood education.

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Authored by: 
Michael Kim
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April 28, 2021

NAEYC Statement on the American Families Plan

NAEYC honors early childhood educators working with children from birth through age 8 who can feel hopeful about the bold, substantial, and sustainable investments being proposed for early childhood education. 
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April 22, 2021

NAEYC Statement on the Child Care for Working Families Act 

NAEYC proudly endorses the Child Care for Working Families Act , which was reintroduced today by Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Bobby Scott.

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January 29, 2021

Making Connections: Unlocking Compensation and Benefits for Early Childhood Educators

As implementation of the Unifying Framework moves forward, priorities must be centered on addressing equity through scaling compensation, health insurance, and retirement benefits for early childhood educators across states and settings.

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Rhian Evans Allvin
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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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February 12, 2018

#DoubleCCDBG? Congress Says Yes!

Congress passed, and the President signed, a major budget deal that will provide an additional $5.8 billion to the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG)

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Authored by: 
Rhian Evans Allvin
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September 13, 2017

Statement from NAEYC on the Child Care for Working Families Act

Statement from NAEYC on the Child Care for Working Families Act

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Lauren Hogan
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