Sharing Web Resources

For this week's blog, I will be sharing a resource that I am most familiar with and has stuck with me throughout my teaching in Early Childhood Education. As an Early Childhood professional, I think it is important to keep up with resources about young children and families to refer back to when needed.There are so many wonderful resources out there, but I chose to follow The National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC).I chose this organization because I am a member and this is such a great organization for young children.In addition to, NAEYC is the best way for me to obtain all of the resources I need to help me reach my highest potential with the children in my class making sure they are taught to the best of their ability. NAEYC implements high-quality learning for all children and I am positive this organization gives you all the resources you will need to connect to a professional network of educators across the country. If you are looking for an Early Childhood organization to join look into The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Issues/Trends

NAEYC has a lot of news articles, but the one that caught my attention was the one that was issued out in December during Education Week that talks about voters support higher pay for Early Educators.Voters think early-childhood educators are paid too little according to voters by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.Voters are also saying that lead teachers should have a bachelor degree in Early Childhood and aides should have a associate degree. I feel this was a great topic because Early Childhood educators deserve more for what they do and feel appreciative for doing this.

Additional Information

Week 2 Topic is Issues and Trends: Changing Demographics and Diversity and the issues and trends that I found in the news room was talking about the same thing that I discuss in my discussion this week that is needing quality teachers and quality programs. NAEYC supports centers by accrediting them and this lets families know that this center is accredited and promotes excellence. NAEYC also supports any Early Childhood center that supports the increase in diversity. NAEYC has a multi site search that you can find all the latest on diversity. I have not received any contact back so I may have to use the alternative assignment. I chose the website "The Global Fund for Children." http://www.globalfundforchildren.org The Global Fund for Children transform the lives of children on the edges of society and help them regain their rights and pursue their dreams.I understood this organization because they just want kids to be kids.

References

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/early_years/2015/12/poll_voters_support_higher_pay_for_early_educators.html?r=401814295

http://www.globalfundforchildren.org

http://www.naeyc.org/

http://www.naeyc.org/positionstatements