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Knowledge-Rich Curriculum: Supporting Identity Development & Advancing Equity

December 2020

Young children exploring in the grass outside.

Young Children is NAEYC's award-winning, peer-reviewed journal focused on educating children from birth through third grade.

The December issue of Young Children includes a cluster of articles with perspectives on enriching curriculum by connecting lessons to children's social and cultural contexts. Additional articles in this issue include the continued focus on the state of child care, defining professional boundaries for early educators, one teacher's experience discussing difficult truths with preschool students, and more.

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Knowledge-Rich Curriculum: Supporting Positive Identity Development and Advancing Equity

Annie Moses

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The Power of Knowledge to Transform Teaching and Learning

Adrienne Williams

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Never Too Young To Support A Cause: Supporting Positive Identity Development Through Social Justice Curriculum in Preschool

Veronica Benavides Roxanne Ledda Maimuna Mohammed

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Incorporating Knowledge from Children’s Homes and Communities: A Home-to-School Approach for Teaching STEM in Preschool

Christine M. McWayne Jayanthi Mistry Sunah Hyun Virginia Diez Cynthia Parker Betty Zan Daryl Greenfield Kimberly Brenneman

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Using Picture Books about Refugees: Fostering Diversity and Social Justice in the Elementary School Classroom

Hillary A. Libnoch Jackie Ridley

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A School’s Journey: An Introduction to the Article by Katie E. Luedtke

Barbara R. Davidson

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Snippets of Conversation: How Knowledge-Rich Curriculum Can Change a School Community

Katie E. Luedtke

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From Our President. Relationships Matter: Embracing Children of Promise

Ann McClain Terrell

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De Nuestra Presidenta. La importancia de las relaciones: Abracemos a los niños prometedores

Ann McClain Terrell

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Making Connections: You Are Courageous and Essential

Rhian Evans Allvin

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Haciendo Conexiones: Todos ustedes son valientes y esenciales

Rhian Evans Allvin

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NAEYC Member Spotlight: Ron Grady

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NAEYC Governing Board and Leadership

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The Toads: Refocusing the Lens (Voices)

Amanda Jo Messer

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Scaffolding Background Knowledge and Emergent Writing Through Conversations

Carol A. Donovan Diane C. Sekeres Cailin Jane Kerch

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Our Proud Heritage. Can We Change Early Care and Education?

Edna Runnels Ranck

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Rocking and Rolling. Fostering Curiosity in Infants and Toddlers

Rebecca Parlakian

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Focus on Ethics. Professional Boundaries in Early Childhood Education

Stephanie Feeney Nancy K. Freeman Eva Moravcik

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The Reading Chair: December 2020

Isabel Baker Miriam Baker Schiffer

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Incorporar el conocimiento que obtienen los niños de sus hogares y comunidades: Un enfoque del hogar a la escuela para enseñar STEM en preescolar

Christine M. McWayne Jayanthi Mistry Sunah Hyun Virginia Diez Cynthia Parker Betty Zan Daryl Greenfield Kimberly Brenneman

Audience: Administrator (director or principal), Teacher, Trainer

Age: Early Primary, Infant/Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool

Topics: Child Development, Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development, Curriculum, Assessment, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Emergent Curriculum, Other Topics, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Professional Development, Professionalism, YC