NevAEYC Public Policy
The Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children seeks to improve early childhood education in Nevada by providing members and interested persons with the tools and information necessary to promote effective public policy.
Recent News
Changes to Nevada Child Care Regulation
Mr. Steve Miller, VP for Policy at the Nevada Policy Research Institute, wrote an article for the October 15, 2009 editorial page of the Las Vegas Review Journal explaining the NPRI's version of the effort to change child care licensing legislation to strengthen the quality of care for children in licensed programs in Nevada. The NevAEYC believes that several of his remarks were in error and sent a rebuttal to the RJ, which chose not to print it as of this date (November 30, 2009). The NevAEYC wrote a rebuttal which was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
Early Childhood Workforce Systems Initiative
NAEYC is undertaking a new state professional development and career systems initiative, made possible by the generous support of the Birth to Five Alliance and Cornerstones for Kids. This initiative focuses on the underlying state public policies that support integrated early childhood professional development systemsfor all early childhood education professionals working with and on behalf of young children.
Video
Pre-K Now: What Children Learn in Pre-K
The video, "What Children Learn in Pre-K", tells the stories of five young children who had an opportunity that is still unavailable to millions of children in the U.S.: the opportunity to attend a high-quality pre-kindergarten program. We were privileged to follow Erika, Nataya, Cesar, William, and Gillian-as well as their classmates, family members, and teachers-for a full school year to see how quality pre-k helps all children prepare for success in school and in life, and through the short video below we want to share what we witnessed.
NevAEYC Policy Briefs
Public Policy Alerts
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Public Policy Links:
Nevada Institute for Children's Research & Policy
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The Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy (NICRP) is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing children's issues in Nevada. NICRP's mission is to conduct academic and community-based research that will guide the development of policies, programs and services which will enhance the health and well-being of Nevada's children.
State Legislature - Provides information on past and current legislative sessions, contact information for legislators, the NRS and NAC, as well as information on the legislative process and history.
Nevada State Home Page - Provides information on state departments, agencies, commissions, regulatory agencies and the Governor.
NV Women's Lobby - The Nevada Women's Lobby (NWL) is a statewide non-partisan coalition of organizations, women and men presenting a strong voice on issues affecting women and families. A primary issue of the NWL is education.
Federal Public Policy
NAEYC Children's Champions - Keep updated on the lasted news from Congress and the Administration that impacts young children and families. Join Children's Champions to be included on e-mail list and be kept up-to-date. This site also includes information from NAEYC on federal policies and legislation, state legislative trends and policies, national reports and research, critical issues, position statements and links to national early childhood organizations. See also: Children's Champions News, October 2007
Worthy Wage Day
May 1st is Worthy Wage Day - a day to honor the individuals who care for, nurture and help educate our young children.
Worthy Wage Day is a day of action built on locally-based organizing and outreach that takes place throughout the year. Activities are organized across the country to raise awareness and advocate for more public resources for early childhood educators.
Child care and preschool programs have difficulty attracting and keeping well-educated and trained individuals to work with young children. On a national average, more than a third of program staff leave the field each year, primarily due to the lack of adequate compensation, few benefits, and difficult working conditions. Only 18 occupations out of 770 surveyed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported having lower mean wages than child care workers.
Young children and their families benefit greatly from the work of early childhood teachers and providers. These educators deserve a worthy wage that reflects the skills and responsibilities involved in this vital work with children.
For more information, contact:
NevAEYC Public Policy Chair (in Nevada)
Or at the national level,
Sarah Wayne at NAEYC
202-454-7603 or swayne@naeyc.org
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Research, Articles, and Public Policy News
Call to Advance Higher Education for the Early Childhood Field
- is a report by Valora Washington and eight national organizations which calls for higher education programs and preparation for professionals who work with young children ages birth to five. The report demonstrates the impact of what can be achieved in states when policymakers, constituents, and education leaders work collectively to advance early childhood teacher education.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FINDINGS to Improve Outcomes in Learning, Behavior,
and Health for Vulnerable Children (A New Publication from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University).
State Early Care and Education Public Policy Developments (from NAEYC Fall, 2007)
2009 Legislative Briefing Book
2009 Legislative Bill Tracking List
2009 Legislative Public Health Bill Tracking List
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