by aeca | Oct 7, 2025 | Advocacy
Geania B. Dickey is the immediate past chair of AECA’s Public Policy Committee. Geania has been named a National Exchange Leader and the recipient of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Friend of Children Award, among others. Her work in ECE began when her...
by aeca | Oct 6, 2025 | Advocacy
Geania B. Dickey is the immediate past chair of AECA’s Public Policy Committee. Geania has been named a National Exchange Leader and the recipient of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Friend of Children Award, among others. Her work in ECE began when her...
by aeca | Oct 5, 2025 | Advocacy
Geania B. Dickey is the immediate past chair of AECA’s Public Policy Committee. Geania has been named a National Exchange Leader and the recipient of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Friend of Children Award, among others. Her work in ECE began when her...
by aeca | Oct 1, 2025 | Announcements
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of early childhood education in Arkansas, I find myself reflecting on what makes our association truly powerful – not our individual expertise alone, but our collective commitment to the children and families we serve....
by aeca | Sep 23, 2025 | Advocacy, Announcements
As a result of the dramatic cuts to the School Readiness Assistance (SRA) reimbursement rates which were announced this past Friday, we understand that many in our early childhood community today are feeling frustrated, uncertain and even scared about the future of...
by aeca | Sep 1, 2025 | Announcements
As I wrote this month’s message, I stopped to think about the numerous children entering Kindergarten classes for the first time this past month. I thought about the difference in society’s view of early learning environments compared to Kindergarten...
by aeca | Aug 1, 2025 | Announcements
As we prepare to begin another demanding school year in early childhood education, I want to take a moment to address something that often gets pushed to the bottom of our endless to-do lists: caring for ourselves. Every day, you pour your heart, energy, and expertise...
by aeca | Jul 1, 2025 | Announcements
Honoring the Voice Within: Why Children’s Choices Matter More Than Ever As educators, administrators, and advocates in early childhood education, we stand at a critical juncture. In a world that often views children as empty vessels to be filled or clay to be...
by aeca | Jun 2, 2025 | Announcements
Hey y’all! Happy June! As we approach the middle of 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on our shared commitment to Arkansas’s youngest citizens. Our work as early childhood professionals isn’t just a career—it’s a calling that shapes the...
by aeca | May 12, 2025 | Advocacy
AECA is collecting stories that highlight the magic, challenges, and joy of being an early educator. Share a memory, a moment, or a message with us to join in the celebrations! Click here to watch Dr. Physhuna’s message Hello, I’m Dr. Physhuna Jones, your...
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