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Honoring Resilience, Celebrating Identity: A Spotlight on Thia Fox During the Month of the Military Child
At the Council for Professional Recognition, we celebrate April as the Month of the Military Child—a time to recognize the resilience, adaptability, and global perspective that military-connected children carry with them throughout their lives. These...
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Ensuring the Protection and Well-being of Young Children
A Shared Responsibility in Protecting Children Children’s well-being has always been the focus of attention in the early childhood field. However, the abuse and neglect of children remains a threat in our country. At the...
Special Interview with Dr. Robert Lee
The Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC) is an opportunity for ECE leaders to network and learn from one another. During EELC 2024, the Council engaged several trailblazers in the field to discuss the importance of...
Celebrating the Council for Professional Recognition’s 40th Anniversary: A Story of Impact and Leadership
March 2025 marks a milestone for the Council for Professional Recognition’s 40th anniversary. While we recognize early childhood educators’ invaluable contributions every day, this month is an opportunity to highlight key milestones, share inspiring stories,...
Honoring National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to highlight and celebrate inclusive early childhood programs where children and families are thriving. The Council for Professional Recognition’s CEO Dr. Calvin Moore, Jr. states, “All...
Special Interview with Dr. Kim Krzanowski
The Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC) is an opportunity for ECE leaders to network and learn from one another. During EELC 2024, the Council engaged several trailblazers in the field to discuss the importance of...
Celebrating Career and Technical Education Month 2025
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, a time to celebrate the transformative impact of CTE programs on students, communities, and industries. Hailing as its theme, “Celebrate Today. Own Tomorrow.” CTE Month shines a...
Spotlight: EELC Scholarship Recipient Darrell Brown Shares His Journey of Passion and Purpose in Early Childhood Education
Darrell Brown, Director of Teaching Learning & Quality Practice at It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAVA) in Chicago, was recently selected from hundreds of applicants to receive a scholarship from the Council for...
Jumpstart your 2025 Goals:
Time Management Tips for Earning your CDA®
SPONSORED BLOG The new year is right around the corner, filled with new opportunities to grow as an early childhood educator. Maybe you’ve set your sights on earning your CDA credential this year. If so,...