You support children and families every day. You are an expert. You are a storyteller. And, you are - you must be - an advocate, who is informed, engaged, and effective (NAEYC). In this discussion, you will have the opportunity to advocate for an issue in early childhood education that you feel passionate about.

Instructions

1. Watch each of these videos to learn what it means to be an advocate.

Plan International, "The Power of Advocacy" [Standard License via YouTube]

Nora Ulland, "Be an Advocate in Early Childhood Education" [Standard License via YouTube]

Think about an issue in Early Childhood Education that you feel passionate about. If you need inspiration, view the following websites:

• NAEYC: Build Your Advocacy Skills
• The Ounce of Prevention Fund
• National Institue for Early Childhood Education (NIEER)

1. Write a brief paragraph or two explaining why this issue is important (what research supports the idea that this is an issue in early childhood education) and what you plan to do to advocate for the cause.

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