The concept of teacher as ethnographer and the four dimensions of teacher cultural capital could serve as key strategies toward improving the social and academic outcomes for children of color.
This article, along with the suggested resources, provides a starting point for teachers and families seeking to do the important work of supporting young children’s learning and understanding about race and racism.
In this article, we argue that creating engaging early math-learning opportunities is critical, especially for African American boys, and we recommend choosing materials and designing environments to optimize early math learning.
In this article, we describe the transformation of 17 kindergarten classrooms from didactic experiences for children to rigorous and developmentally appropriate student-centered learning environments.
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.
Using international picture books is a powerful vehicle for teachers who want to foster children’s development of intercultural knowledge and understanding in meaningful ways.
This article examines challenging behaviors children with ASD frequently exhibit and reviews three practices teachers use in their classrooms to help children communicate verbally.
Authored by
Authored by:
Christan Coogle, Naomi L. Rahn, Jennifer R. Ottley, Ashley Zehner
En NAEYC, la educación anti-prejuicio lleva mucho tiempo como el núcleo del trabajo que hacemos relativo a la raza, la justicia social, la equidad y la diversidad.
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.
At NAEYC we’re gearing up to celebrate Week of the Young Child.™ From April 16 through April 20, we’ll join together with affiliates, NAEYC accredited programs, families, and most importantly, YOU to spotlight the critical work of early childhood educator
