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EARLY ED FOR PRESIDENT IS… The beginning of an ongoing electoral advocacy effort that starts with the 2016 Presidential race Powered by NAEYC and open to all individuals and organizations across the country Funded by the $16 for 2016 campaign Dedicated to elevating the conversation around early childhood education and educators Building skills and capacity that help early childhood educators become more comfortable and effective in their electoral advocacy efforts Keeping advocates engaged and updated with information, resources and swag! Mobilizing social media networks to amplify early learning messages Supporting state and local efforts to expand electoral advocacy activities, from phone banking to voter registration to rallies and more… …LEARN MORE AT

EARLY ED FOR PRESIDENT GUIDING PRINCIPLES Because we know that… rapid brain development in the first years of a child’s life lays the foundation for all the learning that follows... developmentally appropriate practice is key to successful early childhood education... nearly 90% of American voters say early childhood educators are important members of their community, on par with nurses and firefighters... We believe that… every Presidential candidate can share a vision for our country in which all young children learn, thrive and reach their full potential. every Presidential candidate should be able to articulate his or her ideas and plans for making this vision a reality. those ideas and plans, different as they may be, must demonstrate how the candidate, if elected, would expand opportunity, support excellence, and value early childhood educators.

EARLY ED FOR PRESIDENT GUIDING PRINCIPLES Expanding Opportunity Families support educators and educators support families - but neither can afford the growing costs of accessing and providing high-quality early care and education. How would each candidate bridge the gaps to give more young children the opportunity to participate in high-quality early care and education, beginning at birth? Supporting Excellence If we sacrifice quality, we sacrifice results. How would each candidate promote excellence in all settings and systems to deliver on the promise of early childhood education? Valuing Early Childhood Educators Effective early childhood education depends on strong early childhood educators. How would each candidate work to attract and retain highly-qualified professionals?