This report from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Organizational History and Archives Committee focuses on the growth of NAEYC and on its commitments and achievements over the past 50 years. (HS)

Describes a training method, through simulation exercise, for developing child advocacy skills. A sample exercise is presented, as used with early childhood education graduate students. (BF)

Delineates advocacy strategies for action related to the provision of child care for infants and toddlers. Goals, target groups, and approaches are specified for publc information campaigns, training, and policy formation. Related printed materials and organizational resources are listed. (Author/RH)

The NAEYC Spring Leadership Conference raised fundamental questions about the nature and scope of early childhood leadership in a changing world. Leaders in the field come from all parts of the education spectrum and each have valid contributions. They include those who lead programs or services, conceptual leaders, community leaders, advocacy and…

Contends that strategies commonly used to persuade decisionmakers to direct more resources to early childhood education are not effective. Presents the Stand for Children's strategy, an intensive organizing approach used over the past 3 years in Oregon, Idaho, Tennessee, and Maryland. Describes efforts of Stand for Children to reinstate children's…

This speech addresses itself to the problems involved in building an effective child advocacy movement. Especially considered are the typical arguments of those who oppose the movement. (CS)

Child caregivers are in a particularly strong position to be child advocates, as they have the most current and effective information about child development. Advocacy is a fundamental responsibility of NAEYC, which is exploring ways to increase its advocacy activities. Effective advocacy requires a variety of individuals with an extensive range…

Reflects on issues and areas in which the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has made progress or a significant contributions over the years. Points out several current social trends that demand the attention of educators. Suggests that members of NAEYC should combine their efforts to enable them to fulfill their…

Discusses the past history and present and future goals of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), as related to the group's mission to improve the quality of services for children from birth to age 8. Considers problems and opportunities to be addressed by the NAEYC. (JPB)

Presents an interview with Blandina Cardenas, Commissioner of the newly formed Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF). Dr. Cardenas presents her views on policies affecting children and on the potential role of ACYF. (BD)

Discusses the problems, advantages and strategies involved in forming coalitions to support the needs and rights of children, youth and families. (BD)

Maintains that public support toward a national policy on young children is necessary in advocating for better child care programs. Also presents highlights of the Act for Better Child Care. (BB)

Examines four key elements of successful advocacy present in states' efforts to improve levels of funding and standards for child care. Strategies used in these legislative campaigns include (1) selection and focus of the issue, (2) development of a core constituency, (3) work with the media, and (4) build-up of legislative support (lobbying). (BB)

Argues that child advocacy is a responsibility of day care center personnel and that caregivers must strive for recognition as professionals. (Author/DB)

Summarizes membership growth and progress of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for the 1996-97 year, and the Association's effort to raise awareness of children's needs and provide opportunities for improving experiences of young children. Provides suggestions for targeting membership drives to increase…