The fourth article in a TYC series about asking children several different types of questions and inviting meaningful conversations, this piece focuses on discussions about diversity.
Giving young children lots of meaningful and enriching math experiences, both in school and at home, can build a firm foundation for later math learning.
Ms. Manfredini seeks to understand the children’s backgrounds and draw on their experiences; she also supports children in using several different communication modes to make and express meaning.
Authored by
Authored by:
Joseph C. Rumenapp, P. Zitlali Morales, Aquila Manfredini Lykouretzos
In July 2017, NAEYC’s national governing board approved the development of a new position statement, “Advancing Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Education.”
La junta directiva nacional de NAEYC aprobó en julio de 2017 el desarrollo de una nueva declaración de posición, “Advancing Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Education”.
En el espíritu de nuestras creencias centrales y la transformación continua en NAEYC, la Junta Directiva convocó en julio una cumbre de líderes que se llamaba “Liderar y trabajar hacia la equidad”.
In the spirit of our core beliefs and the continuing transformation at NAEYC, the Governing Board convened a leadership summit in July—“Leading and Working toward Equity.”
As an NAEYC member and an early childhood educator, we want to share with you some ways to stay informed and continue to advocate for immigrant families and children in your communities and beyond.
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves, by Louise Derman-Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards, provides practical guidance to confronting and eliminating barriers of prejudice, misinformation, and bias
Necesitamos sus comentarios en respuesta al nuevo borrador de la declaración de posición: Promover la Equidad y la Diversidad en la Educación de la Primera Infancia antes del 30 de junio.
إن الممارسة الصارمة وتلك الملائمة من الناحية التنموية، تعتبران ضروريتين للتعليم بمرحلة الطفولة المبكرة؛ وإذا ما تم القيام بهما على نحو سليم، فإن كل منهما سوف يعزز الآخر
NAEYC is for the active embrace of equity. We are for talking openly and honestly about diversity, and we are for changing our policies and practices to enhance our organizational commitment to being high performing and inclusive.
In a recent Hello discussion, a teacher sought advice on how to support a child with two moms around Father’s Day, and how to discuss this with his parents in a way that was respectful to all the families.
The primary focus of this special issue of Young Children is teachers’ decision making and actions within the social and cultural context of developmentally appropriate practice as it pertains to Black children.
This article outlines some of the factors that contribute to the achievement gap between African Americans and White Americans and ends with recommendations for educators, administrators, and policy makers to help equalize educational opportunities.
