Fair Pay. Civic Power. A Movement Built by Early Childhood Educators.

Early childhood educators are among the most important people in a child's life. Yet they remain among the most underpaid workers in the country. That's not a coincidence. It's a policy failure, and policy failures have a solution: the people who make those decisions answer to voters.

What Is Value. Voice. Vote.?

Value. Voice. Vote. is NAEYC's 2026 campaign for the early childhood workforce.

• Know Your Value: Make the case for fair compensation with data, educator stories, and a month of workforce appreciation moments
• Use Your Voice: Get informed and drive civic action
• Vote: Cast your ballot for a better, fairer future

Every Educator Belongs in This Movement

You don't have to be a policy expert to make a difference. You just have to show up. Your story, your voice, and your vote are exactly what this moment calls for.

The case is strong. The moment is yours. Be part of the movement.