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CAYL Catalyst Ep #48
Our Professional Promise: Belonging, Equity, and Inclusion

Recorded on May 1, 2025

In today’s climate, open commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion are increasingly scrutinized, with federal policies challenging long-standing efforts in these areas. Yet, organizations and advocates remain dedicated to ensuring that all children, families, and educators are supported through anti-bias education and inclusive practices.

Join us on May 1, 2025, for a powerful conversation as we discuss the ongoing importance of equity in early childhood education, explore why anti-bias curriculum matters now more than ever, and what actionable steps we can take to advance the best interests of children, families, and the workforce.

Don’t miss this critical discussion on standing up for what truly matters in education and advocacy.

Featuring:

Rev. Terrance McKinley
Vice President, Movement Building & Strategy, National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)

John Nimmo, Ed.D.
Co-Director and Co-Founder of Anti-Bias Leaders ECE

Gladys Vega
President and CEO of La Colaborativa

Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington
CEO and President, The CAYL Institute

Featured Resources

From The CAYL Institute:
The New Early Childhood Professional: A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Goliath (Teachers College Press)

CAYL Catalyst Ep #17 – Activating Anti-Bias Approaches​

Our Professional Guidelines:

NAEYC Position Statements

NAEYC Mission and Strategic Direction

NAEYC DAP: Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

Panelist Resources:

Anti-Bias Leaders ECE

Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values

Raising Up Anti-Bias Education in a Time of Pushback

La Colaborativa

NBCDI

Afrofuturism & Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being

Eight by Eight – NBCDI’s Eight Essential Outcomes for every Black child’s first eight years

Additional Play Resources:

Embrace Race

The Revolutionary Love Project

H.E.A.L. Together (Honest Education Action and Leadership)

GLSEN

Zinn Education Project

Threads of Justice Collective