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The cover for the spring 2023 edition of Young Children, featuring a child with a teacher.
Issue
Young Children
Vol. 78, No. 1
March 1, 2023

Spring 2023

Developmentally Appropriate Assessment Practices: Gathering, Understanding, and Using Information
This issue of Young Children examines developmentally appropriate and equitable assessment practices for early childhood settings.
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a teacher reading to children
Article
Young Children
March 1, 2023

Assessing Agency in Learning Contexts: A First, Critical Step to Assessing Children

Now, in a study funded by the Brady Education Foundation, researchers are testing a culturally flexible tool that will support agency in classrooms so that more children will be offered dynamic and sophisticated learning experiences.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Natacha N. Jones, Amber T. Fowler, Jennifer Keys Adair
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children in raincoats playing outdoors with a traffic cone
Article
Young Children
March 1, 2023

Rainy Day, Let’s Play! Outdoor Learning for All (Voices)

Challenged by the pandemic, educators at an urban, public school embraced outdoor learning and recommitted to a play-based curriculum.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Lena Johnson, Lydia Mackie
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a father reading with his son
Article
Young Children
December 1, 2022

The Reading Chair

New children's books that are too good to miss!

Authored by

Authored by: 
Isabel Baker, Miriam Baker Schiffer
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A screenshot of a virtual learning session with young children
Article
Young Children
December 1, 2022

"Real Worms and Gummy Worms!" Fostering Meaningful Learning for Young Children over Zoom

In this article, we share our experiences developing and implementing a virtual program during the pandemic that may serve as a guide for others looking to develop teaching plans that involve online learning when crises arise.

Authored by

Authored by: 
X. Christine Wang, Keely Benson, Krystal Starke , Corinne Eggleston
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A portrait of Shaila Kokil.
Article
Young Children
December 1, 2022

Member Spotlight: Shaila Kokil

During her 20 years as a special education teacher, Shaila has continued to seek out new opportunities and venues for learning for her students, their families, and herself.
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A portrait of the late Carol Copple.
Article
Young Children
December 1, 2022

A Tribute: In Memoriam for Carol Copple

Read a tribute to Carol Copple, one of NAEYC’s most valuable leaders and contributors.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Sue Bredekamp
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