National Association for the Education of Young Children
About Us
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization.
Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 100,000 members, a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.
Articles by National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Early Learning, Later Success: The Abecedarian Study
On October 21, 1999, researchers from the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center released a report that...
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Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships
The day-to-day reality of many families is different today than a generation ago. Family members spend far less time...
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Transition Is a Journey
On the first day of school children may experience multiple changes such as different classroom arrangements, new...
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10 Signs of a Great Preschool
What makes a good preschool program? Here are 10 signs to look for, written by the National Association for the...
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Helping Young Children Start School
A new school year can make young children nervous, especially if they are entering a new environment. Here's what...
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Top 10 Signs of a Good Kindergarten Classroom
What do kindergarteners need to grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually? Here are the top 10 signs of a good...
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Your Child's First Report Card
This might be the first time parents will receive a report on their kindergartener’s progress in school. Here are...
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Celebrating Transitions in the Early Years
Teachers and parents can work together to plan the end of the school year. Here are some ways to consider celebrating...
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Ready or Not...Preparing Young Children for the Classroom
There is no one quality or skill that children need to do well in school--a combination of factors contribute to school...
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Helping Young Children After a Disaster
It is important to remember that young children may be especially affected by disasters. Families and others who care...
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