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HOT: Tinkering Online Module (On Demand)

This interactive online module provides preschool teachers with strategies to promote children's Higher Order Thinking skills and increase understanding of STEM concepts in the classroom.
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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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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Message from Rhian

The holiday season is an exciting time for young children and early childhood educators. It’s an opportunity to explore themes of family, culture, and community and to celebrate all of the past year’s milestones.

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Rhian Evans Allvin
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Teaching Young Children
December 1, 2017

Ask TYC: December/January 2018

I heard my colleagues talking about Power to the Profession. What is it, and how can I get involved?

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​Mary Jamsek
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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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Dina C. Castro

Dina C. Castro, NAEYC Governing Board, Bio
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Uhriel Bedoya

Uhriel Bedoya, NAEYC Governing Board, Bio
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Amy O'Leary

Amy O'Leary, NAEYC President, Bio
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Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct offers guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas encountered in early childhood care and education.
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Young Children
November 1, 2017

NAEYC Governing Board and Leadership

NAEYC Governing Board, Young Children Consulting Editors, and Voices of Practitioners Editorial Advisory Board (November 2017)
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Young Children
November 1, 2017

2018 NAEYC Election

The 2018 election for the NAEYC Governing Board includes candidates for Vice President, Secretary, At-Large Governing Board member, and Student Governing Board member
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Young Children
November 1, 2017

From Our President: Making Consistent Instructional Support a Reality

This column calls attention to the important roles that leaders—including administrators and teachers who take on additional responsibilities—play to inspire and support teaching young children.

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Authored by: 
Tammy L. Mann
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