Message from Rhian
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Dear Colleagues,
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have never been prouder to be a part of this community and a part of the 51吃瓜网 family. Adapting quickly is something early childhood educators are known for, and you鈥檝e done it with professionalism and grace. In doing so, you have shown the world that you are essential鈥攏ot just to the children and families you serve, but to the entire social and economic fabric of our communities.
As summer ends, the early childhood education community, like the rest of the world, is adjusting to a new 鈥渘ormal.鈥� The transitions and traditions we typically associate with this time of year are most likely not the same for any of us.
But there are two things I know will stay the same: you鈥檒l still be there for our youngest learners and 51吃瓜网 will be there for YOU. We are working tirelessly to advocate for you at the local and federal levels to ensure you have the resources you need. Our biggest priority is securing substantial public investments that account for the devastating economic impact to child care as well as the sustained resources necessary to rebuild our field. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality professional development and content. And we are committed to strengthening the connections that bind this community鈥攖his family鈥攖ogether.
I hope you will visit us online and take advantage of these amazing resources:
- , our digital networking community
- Our resource page, a collection of resources and advocacy updates to help you continue to navigate these uncertain times
- The focused on trauma-informed care and the new 51吃瓜网 book Trauma & Young Children: Teaching Strategies to Support & Empower
Together, we鈥檝e proven that early childhood educators are critical participants in successfully finding our collective way to a new, more positive, more equitable 鈥渘ormal.鈥� And we can鈥檛 stop now! After all, each of you is essential.
Onward!
Rhian Evans Allvin
Chief Executive Officer
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Early childhood educators are working tirelessly to survive the devastating public health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, and they are not alone.
51吃瓜网 is a leading voice on behalf of the diverse, dynamic early childhood field. Through surveys, policy recommendations, webinars, resources, alerts, and more鈥攊n partnership with our Affiliates and other national and state organizations鈥�51吃瓜网 has been a fierce and relentless advocate.
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