Public Policy & Important News
The National Association for Education of Young Children hosts a Public Policy Forum every year in Washington DC, connecting ECE stakeholders with their federal legislators. NAAEYC forms a team of Tennesseans each year to participate and have conversation with our congressional delegation. Each member of our team receives training and support to feel confident in their own voice, so the event is for people of all skill levels who are invested in the ECE community.
We are currently recruiting for the 2027 team to travel to DC Feb 21-23rd. We are excited to offer 2-3 sponsorships to make the event more accessible. All interested applicants should submit their applications by Monday, November 16.
IT'S VOTING TIME!
Public Policy will keep you up to date on important legislative activity that directly impacts the lives of young children and their families. Occasionally, you may be asked to contact your representative to show your support or opposition to legislative action.
We recommend that you register with American for Early Ed to stay up-to-date on all public policy notifications at the federal level as it pertains to young children and their families.
Links to informative websites...
www.naeyc.org - For information happening at the national level
www.tacee.org - For information about Tennessee
www.southernearlychildhood.org - For information thoughout our region (14 states)
www.tennessee.gov – For information on the state’s pre-k programs
www.prekfortn.com – for information on the Tennessee’s Alliance and new pre-k legislation for all 4 year olds.
www.votesmart.org – this website will help you identify your elected officials.
www.TNPreK.org – for information on the Governor’s new pre-k legislation for all 4 year olds.
www.results.gpponline.org – The Government Performance Project—this site shows the state’s report card.
https://www.tndisability.org/
https://www.savethechildrenactionnetwork.org/about-us/
https://www.tn.gov/tccy/ace/tccy-ace-early-childhood.html - Tennessee's Commission on Children and Youth
https://tnvoices.org/ TN Voices for Children