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Article

Authentic Identity Work in a Culture of Self-Reflection

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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Authored by: 
Vaidehi Desai, Margaret Oliver
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Article

The Pedagogical Narrative as a Form of Teacher Research

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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Authored by: 
Barbara Henderson, Robyn Brookshire, Ron Grady, Isauro M. Escamilla, Angela Aquilizan, Megina Baker, Andrew J. Stremmel
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Blog
October 18, 2024

Exploring the Presidential Election in One Pre-K Classroom

In this blog, one educator describes how she explored concepts of fairness, perspective taking, difference, and voting during a previous election. What might an exploration of voting and an election look like in your own context or setting?

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Authored by: 
Norline Wild
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Issue
Young Children
Vol. 79, No. 4
November 1, 2024

Winter 2024

Creating and Supporting High-Quality Early Learning Programs
This issue of Young Children focuses on how continuous work and growth lead to quality programs.
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Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2024

Debunking Seven Myths About STEM

The author debunks seven common myths about STEM.

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Authored by: 
Cate Heroman
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Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2024

Message from Michelle

CEO Michelle Kang reflects on STEM in preschool.

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Authored by: 
Michelle Kang
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Article
Young Children
September 2, 2024

Member Spotlight: Jana Boddy

Jana has worked in the field for more than 20 years, working in instructional, leadership, and advocacy experiences. She has taught pre-K, directed child care centers, and managed the early learning program of Catholic Charities of Baltimore.
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