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Member spotlight Carlyn Rahynes working with students in school
Article
Young Children
April 28, 2026

Member Spotlight: Carlyn Rahynes

Carlyn Rahynes, founding principal of Learning Through Play Pre-K Center, reflects on lessons learned and the significance of NAEYC's 100th anniversary.
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Article
Young Children
April 28, 2026

The Power of Teacher Agency: Leading from the Classroom

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

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Amy Schmidtke, Mary Beth Pistillo, Greta Morris
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Blog
March 12, 2026

NAEYC’s DAP Resources as Guides to Navigate the False Dichotomies

NAEYC's Susan Friedman, Annie Moses, and Meghan Salas-Atwell emphasize the importance of choosing a high-quality preschool curriculum and how NAEYC's DAP resources guides help navigate the false dichotomies.

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Authored by: 
Susan Friedman, Annie Moses, Meghan Salas Atwell
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Article
Young Children
February 25, 2026

100 Years of Music in NAEYC

Music plays an important role in young children’s development and learning.

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Authored by: 
Holly Carrell Moore
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Voices of Practitioners, Winter 2025, Volume 20

This year’s Voices of Practitioners compilation showcases five pedagogical narratives that each address how educators build empathy and belonging in classrooms, programs or schools, and communities.
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Article
Young Children
November 4, 2025

Educating Young Children in a Changing Climate: Impacts on Programs and Practices

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Annie Moses
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