Held with and on Behalf of the Field.

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Title:	Held with and on Behalf of the Field.
Source:	Young Children (YC). Spring2026, Vol. 81 Issue 1, p25-34. 10p. 11 Color Photographs, 5 Black and White Photographs.
Subject Terms:	Early childhood education, Educators, Ethics, Professional employees
Company/Entity:	National Association for the Education of Young Children
Abstract:	The article explains how NAEYC's position statements shape policy, practice, and professional standards in early childhood education. Topics include the role of consensus-driven position statements in guiding educators and policymakers, the five foundational statements such as "Developmentally Appropriate Practice" and "Code of Ethics," and their evolving function as living documents that promote equity, quality, and shared vision in the field.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article explains how NAEYC's position statements shape policy, practice, and professional standards in early childhood education. Topics include the role of consensus-driven position statements in guiding educators and policymakers, the five foundational statements such as "Developmentally Appropriate Practice" and "Code of Ethics," and their evolving function as living documents that promote equity, quality, and shared vision in the field.
ISSN:	15386619