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Melanie Felton

I have been involved with early childhood education for over 30 years.  I began my career working as a Co-Head Teacher in Iowa State University’s multi-age program for 3 to 5 year olds while completing my Master’s degree in Child Development. 
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Michelle Barnea

Michelle Barnea, RN, MSEd began her career as a Pediatric Nurse after receiving her degree from Duke University.
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Chris Amirault

Since spring 2016 I have worked as a consultant, providing executive coaching and systems transformation support to several educational organizations
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Michael Abel

Mike Abel is Director of Research and Evaluation at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership and Assistant Professor at National Louis University
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Raquel Diaz

Dr. Raquel Munarriz Diaz, has over 30 years of experience working in early childhood education.
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June 18, 2020

Tell Families, “We See You and We Value Your Contribution"

Dr. Brian Wright asks teachers to let families, especially Black and brown families, know that they are seen and their contributions to their children's learning are valued.

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Brian L. Wright
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Issue
Young Children
Vol. 75, No. 3
June 16, 2020

July 2020

From Good Guidance to Trauma-Informed Care
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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May 27, 2020

Why Making Mistakes Now May Benefit Us Later

That was a good time to remind myself that making mistakes actually makes you smarter, especially if you try to fix the mistake. Brain science backs this up.

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Jessica Mercer Young
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The COVID-19 Impact on Your Membership

Please see updates on how NAEYC is approaching membership (extension of benefits, updating your profile, and auto-renewals) in response to to COVID-19.
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Young Children
May 1, 2020

NAEYC Governing Board and Leadership

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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May 2020 NAEYC Member Spotlight Ali Porteous
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Young Children
May 1, 2020

NAEYC Member Spotlight: Ali Porteous

For Ali Porteous, the foundation for successful early learning is the relationship between an early childhood educator and a child.
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NAEYC CEO Rhian Evans Allvin
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Young Children
May 1, 2020

Formar conexiones: Los resultados iniciales son prometedores

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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Rhian Evans Allvin
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