National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

The NAEYC Council for Accreditation is currently seeking new members to serve terms that begin January 1, 2025 and conclude December 31, 2027. NAEYC encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. We hope that you will consider applying! The deadline to apply is November 15, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gNdYa6rH

Have you decided when and how you'll participate in voting this year? Get #VoteReady by learning the rules on how to vote in your state during #NationalVoterEducationWeek by checking out https://lnkd.in/gTvKtQUM

Interested in learning more about how the voting process works? Explore trusted resources like your state election office or local officials to get the facts. Let’s empower ourselves to vote confidently! https://lnkd.in/em9AGQSY #NationalVoterEducationWeek

Listen to Ihuoma Iheukwumere as she reflects on how young children's curiosity, tinkering and play spur their STEM learning. Learn more about Ihuoma's approach in her article, " 'The Sky Is Orange!' Reflecting on an Investigation of Light and Shadows" in our most recent issue of Teaching Young Children. https://lnkd.in/gVyqWSnK

Are you passionate about ECE professional preparation program quality and looking for a meaningful service/scholarship opportunity that supports the ECE profession? The NAEYC Commission on Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation currently is seeking new members to serve terms that begin January 1, 2025, and conclude December 31, 2027. NAEYC encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and ages as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. We hope that you will consider applying! The deadline to apply is October 15, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gHEN6qdJ

Did you know? Voter education is critical to navigating today’s changing landscape. Join us for #NationalVoterEducationWeek 2024 to help your community understand its voting rights and responsibilities! Let’s make an impact together. https://lnkd.in/e-smtCgR

Wonder what you need to get #VoteReady? -Wi-Fi -Five minutes - https://lnkd.in/eYJjK-ut #NationalVoterEducationWeek

This Hispanic Heritage Month we were able to gather stories of early childhood educators and professionals who represent heritages from various countries, such as Honduras, Mexico, Columbia, and Argentina. We asked: What does it mean for you, as an educator of Hispanic heritage, to be able to represent the culture in the field of early childhood education?? Read their unique perspectives in our blog, "Hispanic Heritage Month: Tales From The Field" here. https://lnkd.in/gTR5eMia

With millions of early education and care professionals in the US, engaging in the electoral process is one of the most important opportunities you can do to lift up ECE with candidates and voters alike! NAEYC partnered with The CAYL Institute to present a webinar on October 10 at 4PM EST that takes a deep dive into all things voting. The panel, including NAEYC’s CEO Michelle Kang, will focus on our advocacy capacity as early childhood educators. Register: https://lnkd.in/gCTRa2za

Election Day is November 5th! If you are attending NAEYC’s Annual Conference, early or mail-in voting can be a perfect solution to ensure your vote is in before joining us in Anaheim. Even if aren't able to join us, it's still a good idea to have a voting plan that allows you to vote at a time that fits conveniently into your schedule! Check out these resources for creating a voting plan: https://lnkd.in/eaggXE5J