While we often think of suspension and expulsion as a punishment for older children, preschool aged children are expelled at a rate three times higher than high schoolers. Suspension, expulsion, and even temporarily removing a child from the classroom, have negative effects on children. Click read more to learn about the effects of suspension and expulsion and how ECE programs can work with staff to help!
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Outdoor play supports children’s mental and physical health. However, research shows that children are spending less time outdoors, with the greatest impact seen in programs serving children of color and children from low-income families. Click read more to learn more about the decrease in outdoor play and learning and find ideas for how you can add outdoor time to your ECE program!
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When you buy local foods you can boost your local economy, access fresher and more nutritious produce, strengthen community connections, and more. But, did you know buying local foods also supports sustainable, environmentally friendly practices? Click read more to learn about the environmental benefits of buying local foods and how to purchase them for your program!
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Go NAPSACC collects success stories to hear how using Go NAPSACC has impacted ECE programs, communities, organizations, or states. Educators, consultants, and partners can share their successes to be featured on Go NAPSACC’s social media, motivate others, and celebrate their accomplishments! Click read more to learn how Diapers 2 Diplomas used Go NAPSACC to reach their goals!
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Talking with children about different cultures and serving them new cultural foods can help them learn about cultures from around the world. With Hispanic Heritage Month approaching, it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Hispanic and Latine cultures in your program. Click read more to learn about Hispanic and Latine foods to try and ideas for serving them in your program!
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