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Today begins a yearlong celebration. For the next year, we’re honoring 100 years of early childhood education by lifting up the stories and voices that shaped the field and the hopes guiding what comes next. Submit🔗 tr.ee/bJCSBM #NAEYC100 #EarlyChildhoodEducation

The shutdown is disrupting families and early childhood educators nationwide. NAEYC calls on leaders to act now—fund the government and support child care, early learning, health care, and nutrition. Full Statement: naeyc.org/our-work/publi…

If Congress doesn’t act by November 1st, tens of thousands of children could lose access to Head Start and the care and services their families depend on. 🚨 Now is the time for us to speak out. votervoice.net/NAEYC/Campaign…

Early childhood professionals in all roles hold great potential to lead. This issue of Young Children examines what it means to be an early childhood leader and how leaders develop positive cultures and partnerships. NAEYC members can access it through their membership portal!

Our new resource breaks down the major budget provisions impacting families and early childhood educators., plus a timeline of when these changes will start. 📖Read it all here: naeyc.org/cost-of-cuts-2…

Lawmakers are setting funding priorities NOW. Tell them to prioritize young children, families, and early educators in the appropriations process. 📣 Take action today! votervoice.net/NAEYC/campaign…

🚨 Take action! Tell Congress to support the Child Care for Working Families Act—legislation that makes child care affordable and invests in the educators who make it possible. votervoice.net/NAEYC/Campaign…

August R.E.C.E.S.S. is here—an important window to reach out to your Members of Congress when they’re back home in your community! 🛠️ Use NAEYC’s Advocacy Toolkit to get started: naeyc.org/august-recess-…

Join us for a webinar on best practices for engaging members of Congress on child care and early learning issues during the August recess and tools to support your advocacy! Register 👉 zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Read NAEYC Statement on Policy Change Limiting Head Start Based on Children’s Immigration Status ➡️ naeyc.org/our-work/polic…

Sign up to subscribe to NAEYC's Advocacy in Action newsletter where we share timely insights on recent legislative actions and provide tools and opportunities to stay engaged. Sign up today 👉 naeyc.org/newsletter-sig…

This is your reminder: Sleep is self-care. Try one of these tips tonight👉 naeyc.org/resources/blog…

Our hearts are with the families and communities impacted by the devastating floods and unimaginable loss of young children in Texas. Here are resources to help early childhood programs navigate grief and trauma when coping with disasters: naeyc.org/resources/topi…

Independence Day is about more than fireworks—it's about coming together as a community. To all the educators and families creating safe, joyful spaces for each and every child to grow: thank you.

Congress passed its harmful budget bill today, but we remain committed to this fight for educators, families & young children. We’re deeply disappointed—but our advocacy doesn't stop here. Read @NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang’s statement: naeyc.org/naeyc-stands-e…

Congress is expected to take a final vote today or tomorrow that threatens access to health care, food assistance, and quality education for millions of children, families, and educators. 🚨Take action TODAY: votervoice.net/NAEYC/Campaign…

🚨 The Senate just passed a harmful budget that threatens access to health care, food assistance, and quality education for millions of children, families, and educators. Read NAEYC's full statement: naeyc.org/our-work/respo…

Join us for the largest gathering of early childhood educators in the world! 🥳 Register now at  NAEYC.org/events/annual Don't forget—NAEYC Members save even more on registration! Join or renew today for the biggest savings.

Congress is on the verge of finalizing a budget that would directly harm early childhood educators, children, and families 📢 Tell Congress NOW: Don’t make cuts that hurt kids. votervoice.net/NAEYC/Campaign…

Congress’s reconciliation bill proposes big cuts from higher ed & includes harmful provisions that could block aspiring early childhood educators from accessing student loans—threatening preparation programs and reducing families' access to child care. votervoice.net/NAEYC/Campaign…