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Published four times a year, each issue of Young Children offers practical, research-based articles on timely topics of interest. The focus of the Winter 2026 issue is A High-Quality Curriculum: What Does It Take to Implement? Articles will focus on strategies for effective, equitable implementation and the professional development and supports necessary to guide educators.
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60 Advocacy in Action Elevating Your Voice Through Civic Engagement Daniel Hains
62 NAEYC Member Spotlight 64 NAEYC Governing Board and Leadership
Voices of Practitioners
66 An Introduction to Two Pedagogical Narratives Barbara Henderson, Lisa Goddard, and Megina Baker
67 Belonging Blooms in the Quiet: What Can Happen When a Child Feels Seen and Heard? Amie A. Perry
70 Creating a Sense of Belonging in a Toddler Classroom Liz Braddock
Feature Article
76 Building Early Literacy for Multilingual Learners: Supporting Language Development Through Interactive Read Alouds Christina M. Budde and Christy Tirrell-Corbin
Columns
86 Our Proud Heritage Approaches to Projects: Lessons from Two Key Figures in the Past Century Patricia A. Crawford and Barbara Kimes Myers
96 Rocking and Rolling Planning Guided Play Experiences with Babies and Toddlers Rebecca Parlakian, with Ijumaa Jordan
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