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Rukia Monique Rogers joins the #CAYLcatalyst December 5 panel! Register to grab your seat at our virtual table: https://lnkd.in/euGgEqg8 Meet Rukia: Rukia Monique Rogers has worked with young children and their families for over 30 years, including work as a preschool and toddler teacher, a studio teacher, and a curriculum coordinator. Rukia holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Georgia State University, with an endorsement in special education as well as an Associate in Early Childhood Education from Chattahoochee Technical College. She founded the Highlander School, a nature centered preschool program committed to anti-racist and anti bias work in Atlanta in 2013. Rukia believes that education rooted in liberation creates connections between this envisioned world and our daily work and practices as early childhood educators.

??We're thrilled to unveil our newly redesigned website! As part of our 20th anniversary celebration, this launch marks a significant milestone for us! ?? Explore streamlined content, enhanced accessibility for ALL, and a brand-new interactive publications search! Plus, find webinar recordings with ease—never miss out on valuable insights again! ?? Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s continue making strides together in the years ahead! Check it out now: CAYL.org

Ijumaa Jordan joins the #CAYLcatalyst December 5 panel! Register to grab your seat at our virtual table: https://lnkd.in/euGgEqg8 Meet Ijumaa: Ijumaa Jordan is a fat, Black, cis-gender woman (she/her) daily engaging in the beautiful struggle of life, doing the internal and external work to abolish systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, transphobia, and classism, etc. Ijumaa shows up for this work with intensity and passion, being joyful, thinking critically, and holding learning space with care and grace. She loves afternoon naps and snacks, you can usually find her online looking serious and laughing loudly.

Dr. Megan Madison joins the #CAYLcatalyst December 5 panel! Register to grab your seat at our virtual table: https://lnkd.in/euGgEqg8 Meet Dr. Madison: Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison is a political educator and a lifelong student of radical Black feminism. Her work in the field of early childhood education began in preschool classrooms across the Midwest, where she grew up and earned her Master’s degree in early childhood education. Today, she lives on Lenape land in Harlem, where facilitates professional learning for teachers across the country on anti-bias education. She earned her PhD in Social Policy from Brandeis University, with a concentration in child, youth, and family policy. As a scholar-activist, her approach to research and practice is guided by the Sociopolitical Ecology of Development, a theoretical framework that she developed as a part of her participatory action research dissertation. Megan has established herself as a visionary, strategic, and effective leader through her service on the boards of the National Association for the Education for Young Children and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice. She is excited about her new role as the Board Chair of Trans formative Schools. With Jessica Ralli, she co-authors First Conversations–an award-winning series of books for young children and their grown-ups on topics like race, gender and consent. Despite attempts to ban these essential conversations, they’ve sold more than 200,000 copies to date.

Join us for our final episode of 2024! Register at: https://lnkd.in/euGgEqg8 Racial and gender disparities in early childhood education have always been a challenge, but now, more than ever, they are situated front and center. The field is plagued by racial wage gaps, gender inequality, preschool suspension rates for black children, and more - so just what is the way forward? Let’s come together in unity, with our incredible panel, as we dive into the evolution of these issues, talk about the current dilemmas, and brainstorm solutions for a more equitable future. Join us in December for “Showing Up With Courage To Face Racial & Gender Disparities in Our Field”. Featuring: -Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison -Ijumaa Jordan -Rukia Monique Rogers And host, Dr. Valora Washington - CEO and President, The CAYL Institute

There's still time! Register to join us TODAY at 4 pm Eastern for this important discussion! >>https://lnkd.in/ek8Ta4wv (Can't join us live? Register and we'll send you the recording via email!) The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) ZERO TO THREE

Don't miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and champion early childhood education. Join us TOMORROW for a deep dive on advocacy with ZERO TO THREE, The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)! Register at: https://lnkd.in/ek8Ta4wv

Just ??TWO??episodes of CAYL Catalyst remain in 2024! Don't miss your chance to join us: 11-14-24: https://lnkd.in/ek8Ta4wv 12-5-24: https://lnkd.in/euGgEqg8

Register at: https://lnkd.in/ek8Ta4wv ??Did you know that the real work for early childhood education advocates begins AFTER the election? No matter who takes office, it's our duty to push for stronger investments in child care & early learning! Join us on November 14, 2024 as we strategize for a brighter future. ??? Tune in to "Showing Up With Courage To Advance An Advocacy Agenda!" Together, we can create meaningful change at all levels! #EarlyEdAdvocacy #InvestInChildren National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) ZERO TO THREE

Our next webinar is one week away! Join us to hear from ZERO TO THREE, The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as we discuss the importance of post-election advocacy. >> https://lnkd.in/ek8Ta4wv