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This post is brought to you by the letter “C,” for “Conference.” We are beyond excited to announce that Sherrie Westin, President and CEO of @sesameworkshop, is our Opening Session speaker at the NAEYC Annual Conference!

Sherrie has spent decades leading the global non-profit organization behind Sesame Street, which has shown generations how innovation, purpose, and a commitment to children can transform lives. She will sit down with our own CEO, Michelle Kang, to share stories and insights from her remarkable career, and she’ll be bringing a SPECIAL GUEST! 👀

Which friend will accompany Sherrie on that stage? Drop your guess in the comments, then use the link in our bio to register for Annual Conference to take in the full conference experience, December 5 to 8 in Washington, DC!

#NAEYC100 #naeycac by @naeyc

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What if your next big idea is waiting at the NAEYC Annual Conference?

It could come from a keynote that shifts your perspective, a workshop that changes your practice, or a conversation with someone who understands the work you do every day.

Your next breakthrough, connection, or moment of inspiration could be just one session away!

🎉 Early Bird Registration is open! Secure your spot today and join thousands of educators, leaders and advocates that are shaping the future of early childhood education.
Register today through the link in our bio!

#naeycAC #NAEYC100 by @naeyc

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Today we begin celebrating—ALL YEAR LONG. 💛

For 100 years, early childhood educators and professionals have shown up with care, heart, and purpose. This Centennial Year is about honoring that legacy by lifting up the stories that shaped us and the hopes we carry forward.

🔗Click the link in our bio to Share your journey. Share who inspired you. Share what you hope for the next generation.

#NAEYC100 #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EC taken in Washington D. C. by @naeyc

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Sue Bredekamp still remembers her first national conference, nearly 50 years later.

This October, we’re lifting up the voices, languages, and cultures at the heart of early learning, and the everyday moments where they’re honored.

This December, our community gathers back where NAEYC’s very first conference took place to celebrate 100 years together. The memories made there will become part of the next century’s story. ✨

Before then, we want to hear yours. Add your reflection using the link in our bio!

#NAEYC100 by @naeyc

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Inclusion is not optional or supplemental. It is essential.

NAEYC and @Divisionforearlychildhood have updated our joint position statement on early childhood inclusion. Swipe to see the four defining features, including belonging, now a core part of what inclusion means.

🔗 Link in bio. by @naeyc

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More praise for No Single Story!

Early childhood leaders are celebrating the powerful stories and perspectives shared in No Single Story.

“These educators’ stories invite us to listen without reducing them to labels and help us appreciate the distinctive ways each person brings who they are to the care and education of young children.” — Junlei Li, Saul Zaentz

“Each author offers an intimate perspective on the effort required for healthy reclamation of one’s own space and how to use that centeredness for the greater good.” — Jerlean Daniel, Former Executive Director of NAEYC

Swipe through to discover what other early childhood leaders are saying about No Single Story, and explore the stories that make this publication so meaningful.

Get your copy today in the NAEYC Store by clicking the link in bio.

#NAEYCpubs #NoSingleStory #EarlyChildhoodEducation by @naeyc

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From first-year educators to seasoned professionals, you are always learning, exploring, and refining what you do. But professional growth doesn't happen in isolation or overnight.

The Fall issue of Educating Young Children (EYC) explores how educators grow throughout their careers and how they strengthen their work with children, families, and each other. Hear from:
🌱 An early career educator on navigating the first year of teaching
🌍 Extended-day teachers implementing anti-bias practices
👂 Mentors helping educators listen more closely to children
💬 Researchers partnering with a school district to integrate strategies for multilingual learners
➕ Early Math Interest Forum facilitators and participants on tapping into professional learning communities and networks

Read the Fall issue now by clicking the link in our bio today! by @naeyc

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LAST DAY to double your gift. ⏰

Every $72 membership gifted before midnight tonight is doubled!

Help us cross the finish line and GIVE today by clicking the link in our bio!

#NAEYC100 #WorldTeachersDay by @naeyc

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Every child brings different strengths, experiences, and possibilities to your classroom. How do you plan for them all?

Developmentally appropriate practice can help guide your decisions. Explore 10 NAEYC resources with classroom examples, reflection questions, and practical tools to support your teaching and learning alongside colleagues.

Save this post for your next planning session, and head over to NAEYC.org today to explore all 10 resources. Link in bio.

#DAP #EarlyChildhoodEducation by @naeyc

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2026 was a hard year for state budgets — and childcare and early learning felt the consequences. But it wasn't all bad news. Some states found ways to grow their investments, protect existing funding, and support the childcare workforce, even under pressure.

Our recent brief, State Session Round-Up 2026, breaks down what happened across the country — where states pushed forward, where they held their ground, and where they pulled back.

📄Explore the full brief using the link in our bio! by @naeyc

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You know it’s big when the CEO takes it to the streets. 👀

The NAEYC Annual Conference schedule is LIVE. Sessions built for the work you’re doing. 28 topic tracks, with CEU-eligible options. And the latest research and professional development that will sharpen your practice.

Send this to your group chat, start comparing sessions, and register together!
(And yes, we stand by the snacks… nap time would be great too.)

Washington, DC, December 5-8 | Explore the schedule and register now by clicking the link in our bio!

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Happy World Teachers' Day! 🌍

Behind every confident learner is an early childhood educator who showed up with patience, warmth, and belief. Mary Carnes was one of them and her legacy is doubling every NAEYC membership gifted this week, thanks to her family's continued generosity.

Today, honor the teacher who shaped you by investing in one who's just getting started. Gift a $72 membership and it becomes two.

Gift a membership today by clicking the link in our bio!

#WorldTeachersDay #naeyc100 by @naeyc

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