ECE Matters • with Rae Pica

"ECE Matters" is a video series dedicated to protecting childhood and supporting the professionals who make early education possible. Each episode explores the real matters facing the field today — from developmentally right practice to the pressures placed on young children and the adults who care for them.

You’ll find clear, compassionate guidance on the issues that shape early childhood education: why young children shouldn’t be expected to sit still, why earlier is not better, how movement prevents challenging behaviors, and what the research truly tells us about learning and development.

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or advocate, these conversations help you push back against harmful myths, honor children’s developmental needs, and create joyful, humane, play‑rich environments where everyone — children and adults — can thrive.

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