Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children

09/07/2026

April Dunnehoo, M.Ed. candidate at NSU, A+PELIntroductionIn the United States, formal schooling often begins at age five, and in many places as early as age three. This contrasts sharply with models like Finland, where mandatory instruction starts at age seven (Kaila, 2024). My visit to Finnish scho...

08/20/2026

Dr. Cynthia DiCarlo, Louisiana State UniversityThis six-part blog series highlights a visit to the Cinema School in Bologna, Italy and explores the shifts early childhood educators might consider when rethinking choice in their own programs. The school, directed by Beatrice Vitali, was toured in col...

07/02/2026

05/26/2026

👨‍👩‍👧 Whether your child is exploring with blocks or learning new words, every moment matters.
Check out this NAEYC article on developmentally appropriate practices for young children—designed to support families just like yours.

🔗 Read more: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/winter2025/impacts-programs-practices
📚 From: NAEYC

05/25/2026

📣 Attention early childhood professionals!
Have knowledge or experiences to share? LAAEYC is now accepting blog submissions! This is your chance to contribute to our growing community by sharing what you know and inspire others in the field.

Discover how to become an author and submit your ideas here:
👉 https://www.laaeyc.org/submit-a-blog-post