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Small Talk: Big Ideas About Little Learners

How important is play to a child’s brain development? Why do Americans pay so much for child care while educators earn so little? How can families and policymakers work together to shape the future of early learning?NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, presents Small Talk: Big Ideas About Little Learners. CEO Michelle Kang and her colleagues dive into conversations that matter now -- to little learners and the big people who show up for them, bringing you stories of struggle, inspiration, and hope for our children’s future.Learn more at https://www.naeyc.org/smalltalk.

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    The Power of Play: Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

    For decades, researchers in early childhood development have documented evidence that young children learn best while doing what they do best: playing. CEO Michelle Kang explores the importance of play in helping little learners build foundational skills in literacy, math, and more, in a conversation with author, Temple University Professor, and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Kathy Hirsh-Pasek.

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    Leading for Change: Rhian Evans Allvin and Mark Ginsberg

    Three NAEYC CEOs, spanning 25 years of leadership, reflect on what it means to lead the early childhood education field through periods of upheaval, uncertainty, and change. As NAEYC kicks off its centennial year, CEO Michelle Kang sits down with two of her predecessors to talk about where the early learning field has been and where we are going.Host: Michelle Kang, NAEYC CEOGuests:Mark Ginsberg, President, Towson University (NAEYC CEO 1999--2010)Rhian Evans Allvin, Founder, Brynmor Early Education & Preschool (NAEYC CEO 2013--2022)

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    Season Trailer

    How important is play to a child’s brain development? Why do Americans pay so much forchild care while educators earn so little? How can families and policymakers work togetherto shape the future of early learning?NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, presents Small Talk:Big Ideas About Little Learners. CEO Michelle Kang and her colleaguesdive into conversations that matter now -- to little learners and the big people who show upfor them, bringing you stories of struggle, inspiration, and hope for our children’s future.Learn more at https://www.naeyc.org/smalltalk.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

How important is play to a child’s brain development? Why do Americans pay so much for child care while educators earn so little? How can families and policymakers work together to shape the future of early learning?NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, presents Small Talk: Big Ideas About Little Learners. CEO Michelle Kang and her colleagues dive into conversations that matter now -- to little learners and the big people who show up for them, bringing you stories of struggle, inspiration, and hope for our children’s future.Learn more at https://www.naeyc.org/smalltalk.

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