Northern Interior Alaska Association for the Education of Young Children

Join us today at the Fairbanks Native Association Spring Fling. Our booth with have tote bags for your child to decorate. We look forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces.

Week of the Young Child Kick Off was a success thanks to all the wonderful families that came out to make music and snacks, build, imagine and create, and make memories together at the !
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Join us today from 2-4 at The Fairbanks Children's Museum. We have plenty of fun activities to share. Come prepared to make some beautiful art, make a healthy snack, and practice teamwork. We look forward to seeing all your smiling faces!

Help Northern Interior Alaska Association for the Education of Young Children kick off the 55th annual Week of the Young Child this Saturday at the museum! From 2-4pm, there will be crafts, activities, and snacks all in celebration of our youngest community members 💜

Come join us Saturday for Super Saturday with The Fairbanks Children's Museum!!!

Note- FCM is closed Tuesday, April 7th due to a roof leak. We will keep you posted if any other changes to our weekly schedule are made!

Looking for an easy weekend activity to add to your plans? Stop by for a Super Saturday with Northern Interior Alaska Association for the Education of Young Children (niaaeyc - our local chapter!) to kick off the Week of the Young Child with crafts, activities, and snacks!

Join Us for a NIAAEYC Community Meeting! 🌟
Are you passionate about early childhood education? Come learn more about NIAAEYC, help shape our future, and explore opportunities to serve as a board member.
🗓 February 21
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Thrivalaska
1949 Gillam Way, Fairbanks, AK

We’ll be sharing: • What NIAAEYC is and the work we do
• Our plans for 2026 and beyond please attend even if just to add input
• Ways to get involved and make an impact

☕ Light refreshments and snacks provided.
Educators, advocates, parents, and community members are all welcome—we’d love to see you there!

Join us and help support high-quality early care and education for children birth–8!

Now that ROOTS has demonstrated success, it is time to make it permanent. 👏 Help us secure annual operating budget funding for the Retaining Our Outstanding Teachers (ROOTS) Award!

🫵 How YOU can help right now:

If you have received a ROOTS award in the past, or if you have benefited from being part of a program that has, your voice matters! 🙌 Send a note of encouragement to your state elected officials, asking them to GROW OUR ROOTS. 🗣️

Thank you to everyone who has already signed on! ✨ Please share with a friend or colleague and keep spreading the word. ✨

Read the ROOTS article and sign on here:

https://bit.ly/3Oaqvoo

Join us for our annual meeting! It’s free, kids are welcome, and we’ll have warm drinks and breakfast snacks for you!

Please share with other ECE friends!

$1,000 scholarships are available for UAF CTC Early Childhood Education students through the Carol H. Brice ECE Scholarship!

Apply by Dec. 5, 2025
To be eligible, you must be enrolled in CTC's Associate of Applied Science ECE program and have a 2.0+ GPA. Show your passion for early childhood education and submit your application today at bit.ly/ECEscholarship!

Contact Dr. Golsan at [email protected] or 907-455-2984 or Dr. South at [email protected] or 907-455-2931.

We are looking for a few individuals to help us continue our mission to promote high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.