advocacy
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Friday Freebie – Election Day
Happy Friday! I know that we’ve still got time before election day, but this freebie fits really well with the other posts that I’ve shared this week, so I thought I’d point it out today so you can plan ahead. This Future Voter Ribbon craft from For Such Time is a great way to involve even the youngest children in election day. I love it because it’s also a great reminder to all of the adults in their lives that these little ones are watching us, and one day it will be their turn to make these big decisions.
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Advocating for Early Childhood Education
Yesterday I shared some info to help you inform yourself about child care policy and the upcoming elections. Here are some graphics that you can share as you advocate for our profession and our children. From Sesame Workshop From The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation From the Center for American Progress The easiest way to advocate for a cause you believe in is to vote, the next best step is to contact your legislator. Arm yourself with the facts and make your message heard!
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A cause worth believing in
Other than advocating for my favorite teaching philosophies, I don’t generally get political here – don’t worry I’m not about to. I just wanted to take a quick minute to recognize that election day is coming up and I for one am most interested in what all of the candidates have to say about Early Childhood Education Policy and Funding. While the presidential election is important, don’t forget about local races too, state representatives and senators have a lot of influence on state budgets, and local school levies impact our children too. While I’m not advocating for any specific candidate (I promise I will never ever do that here), I…