Unabashed and Unapologetic Advocacy: Creating a Safe Space for Each and Every Child

ABSTRACT

[...]when I started having regular nightmares and was scared to go to school, my parents-my biggest champions and protectors-not only spoke with the school administration but also took me to a child psychologist. Later, she worked part time in a child care setting-perhaps spurring my interest in early learning. With the field still being ignored by federal investments and still not being funded in the necessary ways to create an equitable system, it is no surprise that early childhood educators are leaving. Look to this column and NAEYC's other resources for updates and opportunities to join me in the unabashed and unapologetic work with and for young children and our field.