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Public Policy
CTAEYC is a leading voice for high-quality early childhood education in CT, supported by a diverse,
dynamic early childhood profession. We are deeply respectful of the enormous contributions the ECE field
has provided in the wide range of settings of which our field is composed. Along with Americans of all political,
geographic, and demographic backgrounds, we are coming together to demand investments in high-quality
early childhood education and early childhood educators, because we know that will make Connecticut and
the United States brighter, stronger, and more competitive.
Stay up to date on NAEYC Public Policy and Advocacy.
We are proud to endorse NAEYC’s newest
position statement "Advancing Equity in
Early Childhood Education."
Click Here to view statement
Click to view NAEYC's Federal and State Agendas
Please see highlights of our
Connecticut Association for the Education of Young Children
advocacy team at the 2025 Public Policy Forum!​​
The Connecticut state team is enjoying dinner after Day 1 of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Public Policy Forum in Washington DC.
Day 2 of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Public Policy Forum is wrapping up and the CT state team is networking with other advocates in the field.
Our team met with lawmakers to amplify the voices of Connecticut early childhood educators and push for policies that support the children, families, and educators in our state!
More than 400 early childhood educators, advocates, and allies made sure YOUR voices were heard on Capitol Hill last week, as they came from across the country to participate in NAEYC’s 2025 Public Policy Forum and Hill Day. Our three days together involved deepening relationships, inspiring stories, tough conversations, building community, and growing power—and through it all, participants gained skills, knowledge strategies, and action steps that they took with them to Capitol Hill and that they’ll bring back home to all of your states and communities.
Whether you have tons of advocacy experience, or none at all,
NAEYC's Public Policy Forum is THE place for you to sharpen your skills
and help us move a nonpartisan agenda in support of young children
and the early childhood education profession!
Click to learn more: 2025 Public Policy Forum
Contact Debra Collins, VP of Public Policy, CTAEYC for more information
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