NAEYC Radio- The National Association for The Education of Young Children

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The National Association for The Education of Young Children and BAM Radio Network have partnered to bring you NAEYC Radio. Rae Pica and Jerlean Daniel host the program that will focus on a different topic each month. The program was developed by early childhood professionals to bring the best and latest insights directly to parents and educators.

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NAEYC Radio- The National Association for The Education of Young Children episodes:

03.09.2013
ECE Advocacy 101: You're At The Table Or On The Menu
There are so many challenges that hinder ECE professionals from successfully advocating for continued support, that many are inclined to simply not participate. However, as one of our guests says, "you're either at the table or on the menu." Fortunately...
03.05.2012
Early Childhood Education:The Road Ahead
Early childhood educators are accustomed to being ignored by policy makes and even the rest of the education profession. Perhaps this will change as a result of The Department of Education's Early Learning Challenge. In this segment we ask education...
11.04.2011
Strategies for Supporting Dual Language Learners
The ability to teach dual language learners is becoming increasing important as our demographics shift across the nation. In this segment our guest clarifies misconceptions on the topic and shares practical strategies. Karen Nemeth, Ed.M., founder and lead consultant of...
10.03.2011
Who Will Save Kindergarten?
Our guest continues to sound the alarm that play in being pushed out of kindergarten to the detriment of the children. In the segment Vivian offers suggestion for pushing back against the system. Vivian Gussin Paley writes and teaches about...
03.04.2011
How Federal Policies Affect Early Childhood
Federal spending has a profound impact on early childhood programs. With significant budget cuts looming, we talk this month about how early childhood educators can use their voices to impact federal funding of early childhood programs.
01.05.2011
How to Begin Teaching Physics in Early Childhood
Is there a place for physics and science in early childhood education? Our guests say the answer is an unequivocal yes and share insights about how to begin to introduce the subject to young children.
10.26.2010
Helping Children to Love and Do Well at Math
Our guest asserts that everyone can be good at math. In this segment we discuss how educators and parents can develop a love and ability for math in young children.
09.29.2010
Childhood Obesity: Early Intervention Strategies
Early child care providers and early education professionals are well positioned to tackle the child obesity pandemic through early intervention. In this segment our guest identifies strategies and federal programs that can help.
09.02.2010
What Is Developmentally Appropriate Math For Very Young Children?
The question of teaching math to very young children sits right in the middle of the early academics debate. Our guest says that early math is critical to academic success and provides some guidance on what is appropriate and what is...
07.03.2010
Building Relationships with Challenging Children
This segment is about that "special child" in your class. They don't do what you want them to do, they do what you don't want them to do and you don't know what to do about it. In this segment,...
06.21.2010
Creating Emotionally Literate Schools
Marc Brackett argues that emotional literacy is critical to productive teaching environments. Yet bracket asserts that most of us have a deficient emotional vocabulary and no formal way to learn or develop emotional literacy. Brackett explains how we can...
05.21.2010
Changing of the Guard
Jerlean Daniel, Ph.D. has been promoted to Executive Director Designate of the Association. Daniel will replace outgoing Executive Director, Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D. on July 1, 2010. They both joined us to reflect on the past and to look...
04.05.2010
3 Causes of Teacher Burnout
Teacher burnout is a large problem that contributes to high turnover among early childhood professionals. This segment identifies the causes, how to spot the indicators and more importantly how to prevent burnout before altogether. Dr. Joshua Sparrow offers four...
03.01.2010
Curtailing High Turn Over Among Early Childhood Educators
This month we discuss the causes and consequences of high turnover among early childhood educators and more importantly what can be done to retain staff. Holly Elissa Bruno shares key insights about why people stay and gives guidance on...
02.05.2010
Underpaid Early Childhood Workers: Finding the path to better pay.
A teacher in a preschool with a bachelors degree typically earns $10-15k less a year than a kindergarten teacher with similar preparations. IThis segment discuss new insights and developments that may drive increased salaries for early childhood workers and...
01.05.2010
Creating a Safe Emotional Climate for Children
Bullying behavior is a perennial challenge for educators. Bullying impacts the bully, the bullied and the community. In this segment Jean Schreiber talks about how to help address bullying by teaching assertiveness and offers specific strategies for...
12.05.2009
Can Digital Media Enhance Learning?
Computers, Internet, television, Twitter, iPods, can these technologies really enhance early childhood learning? In the NAEYC Radio segment , the Corporation for Public Broadcasting challenges some conventional wisdom with the use of digital media in their "Ready to Learn" program....
11.02.2009
How to Better Serve All Children
Luis A. Hernandez has spent a career working on the fundamentals of developing happy, joyful children who grow up to be lifelong learners and good citizens . Hernandez talks about how to connect Developmentally Appropriate Practice to...
10.08.2009
Where Are All of The Men?
Bryan Nelson says there are several reasons why there are so few men in early childhood education. Bryan explains why the lack of males is a significant problem and details a number things we can do to attract and keep...
10.02.2009
Why Educators Are Losing Boys, How to Get Them Back
In this fascinating discussion, Larry Griffin asserts that the number of boys who are unmotivated and underachieving is growing. He has identified five reasons why educators and society are failing to successfully launch boys and why increasing numbers...
09.03.2009
Translating Research Into Awareness & Action for Parents
Ellen Galinsky shares insights and lessons from her groundbreaking work aimed at helping parents better understand and apply relevant research in their own parenting scenarios. The program will help teachers work more effectively with parents.
08.20.2009
Are We Playing It too Safe?
Dr. Joe Frost asserts that the anxiety of adults, safety standards, law suits and cyber-play are all leading to the demise of play and playgrounds. Frosts says that the impact on children is far reaching and offers solutions.

What's NAEYC Radio- The National Association for The Education of Young Children about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

NAEYC Radio- The National Association for The Education of Young Children episodes:

ECE Advocacy 101: You're At The Table Or On The Menu

Early Childhood Education:The Road Ahead

Strategies for Supporting Dual Language Learners

Who Will Save Kindergarten?

How Federal Policies Affect Early Childhood

How to Begin Teaching Physics in Early Childhood

Helping Children to Love and Do Well at Math

Childhood Obesity: Early Intervention Strategies

What Is Developmentally Appropriate Math For Very Young Children?

Building Relationships with Challenging Children

Creating Emotionally Literate Schools

Changing of the Guard

3 Causes of Teacher Burnout

Curtailing High Turn Over Among Early Childhood Educators

Underpaid Early Childhood Workers: Finding the path to better pay.

Creating a Safe Emotional Climate for Children

Can Digital Media Enhance Learning?

How to Better Serve All Children

Where Are All of The Men?

Why Educators Are Losing Boys, How to Get Them Back

Translating Research Into Awareness & Action for Parents

Are We Playing It too Safe?