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.
A Statement in Solidarity by Defending the Early Years

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…

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…

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

Lo Que Todos Padres Deben Saber

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