New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC)

Nominations are open for the 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year! This is your chance to nominate a Pre-K-12 public school educator in New Mexico!
Self-nominations will not be accepted.
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Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2026.

Our next event will be held in St. Michaels at the chapter house. We hope to see you there!

A judge ruled today that New Mexico’s universal childcare law can stay, after a lawsuit sought to undo the policy. ⬇️ Story link in comments.

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NMAEYC is excited to announce the return of our signature annual fundraiser:

🤠✨ 5th Annual SNOWBALL 2026: The Blue Jeans Ball ✨🤠

Join us on December 12, 2026, for an unforgettable evening of community, celebration, and impact as we raise funds to support early childhood programs throughout New Mexico.

📅 December 12, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
👢 Western Formal Attire Encouraged

More details, sponsorship opportunities, and ticket information coming soon.

📢 NMAEYC is Coming to Las Vegas, New Mexico!

Join us for the 2026 NMAEYC Regional Conference: Learning Without Limits as we bring together early childhood educators, leaders, advocates, and professionals from across New Mexico for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

🗓 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 New Mexico Highlands University | Las Vegas, NM
💲 Registration: $30 per person
📝 Registration opens July 2026

This year's conference theme, "Learning Without Limits: Empowering Early Childhood Across New Mexico," celebrates the dedication, innovation, and impact of those shaping the future of young children in our communities.

Mark your calendars, invite your colleagues, and get ready for a day of professional growth, meaningful connections, and fresh ideas that will strengthen early childhood education across our state.

The New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children Advancing Early Childhood Education in New Mexico View fullsize The New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education. We support educators through professional development, advocate for policies that strengt...

🎥 Insightful conversations lead to meaningful change.

Watch Michelle Kang and Elizabeth Groginsky as they sit down for a powerful Fireside Chat from the NMAEYC 2026 Conference. From leadership to the future of early childhood education, this conversation highlights the importance of investing in children, families, and communities.

Don’t miss this inspiring discussion and the ideas helping shape the future of early childhood education. 🌟

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HKYoD0H2yc

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What kind of future are we building for New Mexico’s children — and who gets to imagine it?

Dr. Manuel Montoya brought a powerful message to the NMAEYC 2026 Conference about community, creativity, belonging, and the responsibility we all share in shaping the next generation. His words were a reminder that early childhood education is not just about classrooms — it’s about building the future of our communities.

If you missed his keynote, take a few minutes to watch and reflect on the role educators, families, and leaders play in helping children imagine what’s possible.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z17eGtRd92c

Dr. Manuel Montoya NMAEYC 2026 Conference NMAEYC 2026 Conference - Keynote Speaker