We’re thrilled to share the release of our newest resource for the campaign, In Defense of ECEC: Restoring the Link Between High Quality and Child Development. This advocacy toolkit is a powerful new resource designed to equip early childhood educators, advocates, and leaders with clear, compelling messaging that links what we know about child development to what we do in practice and policy.
Using the list of 10 Things We Know About Child Development from the campaign statement, this toolkit includes the following for each statement:
✅ What We Believe – A clear statement of developmental truth.
✅ Why It Matters – The science and evidence behind it.
✅ What It Looks and Feels Like – Real examples of what happens when we get it right—and when we don’t.
✅ Advocacy Strategies – Talking points and actions to influence policy, funding, and practice.
✅ Real Resources – Books, articles, experts, podcasts, and organizations to deepen understanding and strengthen your case.
Whether you’re speaking to families, policymakers, or community partners, this toolkit helps you connect quality care and education to the actual needs of children and advocate for environments that support children’s thriving.
