Position Papers

Defending the Early Years writes position papers and position statements as important topics emerge impacting developmentally appropriate early childhood education. We urge policymakers to consider the research-based opinions of DEY's early childhood experts.

Our Early Childhood Policy Priorities for 2021

October 20, 2020

A Statement in Solidarity by Defending the Early Years

We at Defending the Early Years are deeply saddened and troubled by the continued assault on Black lives that claimed…

June 1, 2020

Preschoolers and the National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools

DEY’S Position Statement: Preschoolers and the National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools on April 20

Click to download DEY’s Position Statement on the April 20 National Day of Action Against Gun Violence (2018) Students, parents,…

March 20, 2018

DEY Issues a Statement Opposing Betsy DeVos’ Nomination for Secretary of Education

January 27, 2017

DEY -- Straight talk about Common Core issues

Straight Talk about the Common Core State Standards

February 4, 2016

Defending the Early Years -- What Parents Need to Know

What Parents Need to Know about the Common Core

SIX REASONS TO OPPOSE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR K-3RD GRADE 1) The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are developmentally…

March 23, 2015

DEY -- What parents should know about Common Core in Spanish

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SEIS RAZONES PARA RECHAZAR LAS NORMAS ESTATALES “COMMON CORE” EN LOS GRADOS K-3ro 1) Las Normas del Estado conocidas como…

March 23, 2015

DEY -- Six Principles to Guide Policy

Six Principles to Guide Education Policy

February 24, 2014

DEY -- Position Statement on Standards and Testing for Young Children

Position Statement on Standards and Testing for Young Children

DEY’s Position Statement on Standards and Testing for Young Children

March 28, 2013