On April 20, DCAEYC, in partnership with BCDI-DC, welcomed members for a special screening of Make a Circle, followed by a conversation featuring Rahshida Lowe-Watson and DCAEYC Executive Director Berna Artis. The evening created space for reflection on a film that speaks with honesty and urgency about the lives of early childhood professionals. Make a Circle is a story about responsibility, dignity, economic reality, and the determination of educators to keep showing up for

DCAEYC will host a nonpartisan community education session on Ranked Choice Voting on Tuesday, May 12, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the DCAEYC Office, located at 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 2073, Washington, DC 20003. Presented in partnership with Rank the District, a project of Grow Democracy DC Civic Education Fund, the session will provide clear and accessible information about Ranked Choice Voting, also known as RCV, and help participants better understand the changes c

DCAEYC is pleased to join DC Action for Main Character Educator: One Educator Changes Everything, a Teacher Appreciation Week celebration dedicated to recognizing the impact of early childhood education professionals across Washington, DC. The event will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the West Boardroom, 7th Floor. Address: 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003. This special evening will bring together educators from center-based and

Held during the Month of the Young Child, DC Early EdX 2026 brought together educators, directors, advocates, partners, and community leaders for a day centered on learning, connection, recognition, and shared purpose. Represented by our Executive Director, Berna Artis, DCAEYC joined the event with a continued commitment to elevating the voices, leadership, and experiences of early childhood education professionals across Washington, DC. Throughout the day, professionals from

In partnership with Temple Sinai Nursery School, DCAEYC is pleased to share an opportunity for early childhood education professionals to engage in an evening of inquiry, movement, reflection, and hands-on learning at Temple Sinai Nursery School, a NAEYC-accredited preschool in Northwest Washington, DC. This special session will offer participants a meaningful look into a learning environment shaped by curiosity, collaboration, and thoughtful observation. Grounded in a Reggio