For Alyssa Smith, the pandemic enabled her to view her courses on play and curriculum as a big “look into the mirror” to discern what matters and what was important about becoming a teacher.
Hear from DAP thought leaders, Sue Bredekamp and Barbara Willer, as they reflect on the importance of the core considerations to teacher decision making.
Early childhood education and higher education are not often linked in the public sphere, yet both are critical infrastructure in the United States and both prepare individuals to understand what it means to be part of society.
NAEYC's Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs is pleased to announce that it has granted accreditation to early childhood programs during its summer meeting.
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.
NAEYC asked a few 2021 ECE graduates about their experiences working to obtain their degree and what the future holds for them in the profession. Read what they have to say.
The NAEYC Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs is pleased to announce that it has been granted recognition by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
In our first digital-only issue, we have included chapters from the Advancing Equity book to showcase critical concepts, historical and current trends and obstacles, and recommendations for equitable 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.
(NAEYC) joins millions of early childhood educators, families, and business owners in applauding the passage of the American Rescue Plan, which includes an historic $39 billion in child care relief.
Together, we are mobilizing for transformative changes in early childhood education! Explore (and contribute!) to this virtual space where we are showcasing our collective advocacy in action.