Advocacy Map
We believe that all children deserve a just, equitable and quality early childhood education. We know that with the current education landscape, the only way to make this happen is to educate and inform teachers, administrators and parents about how children develop and learn best . We advocate for active, playful, experiential approaches to learning that is grounded in and informed by child development theory and evidence-based research.
This interactive map offers resources about early childhood education at the individual state level as well as specific topic areas nationally. Here you can find state policy initiatives and legislation focused on #ECE as well as ally organizations who are working on specific areas. You can either click on a state to see the areas that are being addressed, and how or you can choose a topic (e.g. Recess or Play-based Learning) to see what states have initiatives in place or in the pipeline.
What’s happening in your state? What organizations or initiatives or policies are happening that we missed? Let us know!
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IPA/USA Releases Policy Briefs in 50th Anniversary White Paper
“IPA USA, in commemoration of its 50th Anniversary and with the backing of 59 esteemed authors, is unveiling this White…
- Play, Play-Based Teaching And Learning
The American Association for the Child’s Right to Play (IPA/USA)
In 1973 The American Association for the Child’s Right to Play (IPA/USA) was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the primary…
- Play, Play-Based Teaching And Learning
Governor Signs Bills Impacting Michigan Teachers
The bills signed by Governor Whitmer would impact teachers’ unions, pay in Michigan’s largest school district, and could help lure…
Illinois Bill Mandates Full-Day Kindergarten in Public Schools
“Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Wednesday requiring public school districts in Illinois to establish full-day kindergarten by the 2027-28…
Legislative Session Brings $750 Million in New Funds for Child Care and Early Learning Programs.
“Minnesota is putting more than $300 million in new spending toward early childhood initiatives. An additional $252 million for early…
- Funding For Early Childhood Education
Outdoor Preschool Licensing in Maryland
“In January 2020 (before the pandemic), ERAFANS director Monica Wiedel-Lubinski formed an Outdoor Preschool Licensing Advisory Team (OPLAT) and they got to work! Conversations with MSDE officials, local organizations and schools, policy makers, elected officials, advocates, and other stakeholders began in earnest to establish allies and help inform the public of the need for the bill. “
- Early Childhood Education
- Nature
- Teachers of Young Children