As the year ends, we celebrate your leadership in upholding children’s rights and dignity in early childhood education. This edition shares insights on rights-led practice, supporting multilingualism, reflections from the Early Childhood Language Program, and updates on holiday closures and School Readiness Funding planning for 2026. Plus, don’t miss our blog: Every Language, Every Child. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to children’s rights, identity, and belonging.

Content:

Feature Article: Celebrating a Year of Rights-Led Practice in Early Childhood Education…p2

Article: Safety at the Heart: Upholding Children’s Best Interests in Early Childhood…p.4

Article: Celebrating Language in Early Childhood Education…p7

From the Multicultural Resource Centre…p9

Article: Planning School Readiness Funding for 2026: Children at the Centre…p12

fkaCS Updates …. p. 15