Defending the Early Years recently joined forces with Haymarket Books, publisher of "Black Lives Matter in School," to host this important webinar.

Nancy Carlsson-Paige, DEY's founder and senior advisor, serves as moderator.

For our 3rd Annual Virtual Summer Institute.

The Summer Institute will address how the pandemic has impacted early care and education, including its impact on young children, on teachers, on the early childhood field, on play, and on the increased use of screens by young children.

Stay tuned for updated information on the Institute as it becomes available.

William Crain, a member of DEY's National Advisory Board, wrote this insightful article, which was first published in the East Hampton Star and is republished with their permission.

Dr. Crain is a professor of psychology at the City College of New York.

Defending the Early Years is pleased to recommend this important new film.  

Produced by early childhood educators Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo with guidance from Louise Derman-Sparks, the film puts teachers, children, and classroom practice at the center of anti-bias work.

"As we move toward greater awareness of identity, racism, equity and justice in education and the wider society, we recognize that many teachers have not had training or professional development in how to approach these issues with young children. This film makes a significant contribution to the early childhood field by inviting us to see the real and dynamic way that social justice issues can be a meaningful part of children’s education from their first days at school".

- Nancy Carlsson-Paige, DEY's Co-Founder and Senior Advisor

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Its purpose is to keep early childhood advocates informed about what is happening across the country that impacts early childhood education.

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The Advocacy Map is a work in progress and will never be complete. We invite you to add to the Advocacy Map, informing others about what is going on in your state, town, community, or school.