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Advancing Equity Initiatives

Elevating Equity and Diversity in the ECE Field

NAEYC's Premier Equity Resources for You!

Watch an introduction to the site with NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang.

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Anti-Bias Education

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Gender

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Disabilities

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Race/Ethnicity

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Dual Language Learners

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Cultural Competence

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Diversity

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Family Engagement

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Journey Towards Equity

Cover of Advancing Equity and Embracing Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Elevating Voices and Actions

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Advancing Equity and Embracing Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Elevating Voices and Actions

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Cover of Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves, Second Edition

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Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves, Second Edition

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Cover of Each and Every Child: Teaching Preschool with an Equity Lens

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Each and Every Child: Teaching Preschool with an Equity Lens

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Spotlight on Young Children: Equity and Diversity

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Cover of The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom

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The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom

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Cover of The Essentials: Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

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The Essentials: Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

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Video Resources

Social and Emotional Learning and Executive Function

Guided Play and Free Play

Selecting Materials that Represent Children and Families

How Children Learn From Play

Intentional Teaching and Play

Intentionally Planning a Joyful Learning Environment that Addresses Multiple Content Areas

Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Action

The Importance of Child Choice

Developmentally Appropriate Literacy

Higher Education and Professional Development

Webinars and Downloads

Webinars

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Equity Resources: Living the Position Statement

The resources that tie into our Equity Position Statement are drawn from our partners’ as well as from NAEYC’s own publications. While some provide recommendations and implications for policy makers and administrators, this collection is primarily focused on elevating resources that support educators in teaching for equity.

Position Statement Resources

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