DCAEYC welcomed members on October 22 for the first session of its Teacher Professional Development Series, a four-part learning opportunity dedicated to strengthening classroom practices and supporting early childhood education professionals across Washington, DC. Led by Judi Sperber, a lifelong educator with more than 30 years of experience with the Reggio Emilia philosophy, the opening session, Environment as Your Third Teacher. Really!, focused on the important role class

On Friday, October 16, 2026, DCAEYC attended the DC Council's public hearing at the Wilson Building, where the Committee of the Whole, chaired by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, examined revenue proposals that could influence the District's budget priorities in the coming years. With DC facing a projected budget shortfall, the hearing brought together lawmakers, fiscal experts, and community advocates to discuss potential changes to business, income, and property taxes. The

We have some exciting news to share! DCAEYC is pleased to announce Keena Howse and Carmencita Jones as the recipients of this year's scholarships to attend the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference, taking place December 5 through 8 in Washington, DC. Both were selected through a random drawing open to current DCAEYC members, and we couldn't be happier to celebrate them! This year's conference is especially exciting for our DC community. Not only is the event returning to Washington,

The past twelve months have been filled with advocacy, significant policy choices, and new obstacles to overcomeregarding early childhood education within Washington, D.C. As such, there is a lot to consider as you review DCAEYC's most recent publication. What happens when we win big after months of advocating? How will changes to how the federal government makesdecisions affect those of us working in early childhood education? And what will be the experiences of our educator

DCAEYC joined its partners at DC Men in Early Childhood Education (DC Men in ECE) for the organization's 4th Annual Citywide Conference, held October 12, 2026, at the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC. Under the theme Brotherhood, Belonging, and Brilliance: Redefining Men in ECE, the conference brought together early childhood education professionals, advocates, and community leaders for discussions, professional learning, and networking focused on equity, inclusion, and the