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...
by aeca | May 9, 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 – and don’t forget to visit our Storytelling page to find out more about the importance of stories! Provider...
by aeca | May 8, 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—and you’ll be entered to win a $100 Lakeshore gift card, with daily raffles all this week! Click here to watch Annie’s...
by aeca | May 7, 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—and you’ll be entered to win a $100 Lakeshore gift card, with daily raffles all this week! As an early childhood educator, I’m...
by aeca | May 2, 2025 | Advocacy
Last month, all over our state, early educators hosted special events to celebrate the children and families in their communities as part of Arkansas Children’s Week. This month, on May 9th, across the nation, we turn our attention to you — the educators who nurture...
by aeca | May 1, 2025 | Announcements
A Heartfelt Thank You to Arkansas’ Early Childhood Professionals Dear Early Childhood Professionals of Arkansas, As President of the Arkansas Early Childhood Association, I have the privilege of witnessing the remarkable work you do each day, and today I want to...
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