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And tune in next week for more 40th celebration content! . . . #40YearsOfImpact #CouncilAnniversary #ECELeadership #StateOfTheCouncil #Celebrating40Years #ProfessionalRecognition #EarlyChildhoodEducation #SupportingEducators #CDACommunity #BuildingBrighterFutures #MilestoneMoment

To kick us off, we're releasing the State of the Council 2024. Check out this sneak peek and read more below to explore our rich history, key achievements from 2024, and how you can stay connected with our mission: ow.ly/L2T350Vkboz

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁! 🎉 Did you know the Council for Professional Recognition is celebrating it's 40th anniversary? In recognition, we'll be sharing our impact in the field and messages of celebration across the next two weeks!

#ICYMI: our February 2025 CounciLINK is available! Read it here, and subscribe to future newsletters for up-to-date Council and ECE news! conta.cc/4i0onJW

⏳ Just 2 weeks left to submit your speaker proposal for #EELC2025! Don’t miss your chance to share your expertise at the 2025 Early Educators Leadership Conference. Be part of EELC’s 10th anniversary! Learn more and submit your proposal here: ow.ly/72EV50URnHQ

The Pathway to Equity Scholarship to attend the #EELC2025 is open for applications. 🥳 Early childhood professionals who have dedicated their work to focus on JEDIB are encouraged to apply by April 18th. English: ow.ly/ITjT50ViqoU Español: ow.ly/fu9g50ViqoW

Today is National Children's Craft Day! In celebration, we're sharing about an upcoming CAN event, Colorful Interactions: Art for Infants & Toddlers (Capturing the Process) on March 20th at 12:00 PM ET. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/fcVI50VieUN

We had an incredible time at BCDI-Atlanta’s 6th Annual Culturally Responsive ECE Leadership Summit last month! It was great connecting with passionate educators and leaders, and sharing how the CDA® supports ECE journeys. We look forward to more opportunities to work together!

Congratulations to a recent Preschool CDA® recipient, Daphne! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children. #MyCDA

Join us for our new series, Council Chat, a quarterly, virtual town hall where we will share important updates, announce new initiatives, and connect directly with our community. Our first one of 2025 is this tomorrow, March 14th at 12:00 PM ET. Register: ow.ly/EfLo50VgQqs

@SenKatieBritt and @SenTimKaine, along with Rep. Mike Lawler and @RepCarbajal, led introduction of a bipartisan child care bill package on Tuesday. Learn more from @firstfiveyears: ow.ly/5TXx50VgTMU

Join us at the #EELC2025 in Orlando, FL from October 8-11 at the Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld! As the 10th anniversary of EELC, 40th anniversary of the Council, and 50th anniversary of the CDA®, this is going to be a year to remember. ➡️ Register here: ow.ly/Ousi50VgRn8

Have you submitted your speaker proposal for #EELC2025 yet? Now through March 31st, we invite you to submit a proposal to be a speaker at the 2025 EELC and share your expertise on pathways, advocacy, and equity in the ECE space. Learn more here: ow.ly/72EV50URnHQ

New podcast out now! In celebration of the CDA’s 50th anniversary, our CEO Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr. sat down with Erica Saccoccio to discuss important changes to the Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential™. Watch the full episode on YouTube here: ow.ly/O2xe50VfcJm

Last month, Director of Gov. Relations Louie Lujan & Gov. Relations Manager Haley Brush attended NAEYC’s Public Policy Forum. Haley spoke on a panel on ECE wages, and both met with lawmakers and ECE leaders. We're proud to keep advocating for early educators and early learning!

Congratulations to a recent Preschool CDA® recipient, Martesha! We are so excited for this next chapter in your career and wish you the best of luck as you continue educating young children. #MyCDA

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In this month's Moment with @cal1moore, our CEO closes Black History Month by reflecting on Black scholars' legacy in early childhood education, and how their contributions shaped the CDA Credential® and advanced equity in early learning. Read more here: ow.ly/R6fL50V8HkL