Policies

Focus and Scope

Perspectives and Provocations is the annually published journal of the Early Childhood Education Assembly--an assembly of early childhood researchers and educators within the National Council of Teachers of English. Perspectives and Provocations provides and outlet for Early Childhood teachers, researchers, and other constituents who have an interest in the early literacy and equity issues of young children. We intend, through this publication, to create a space to critically advocate for diverse young children and their multiple and varied literacies.

Section Policies

Articles in this publication should address the theoretical, research-based, and/or practitioner-oriented issues concerning children form birth through age eight and within carious settings form home to school to community. Authors who publish within the journal should make clear connection between theory and practice that address timely, provocative topics.

Publication Frequency

Perspectives and Provocations is an annual publication. The deadline for manuscripts is May 17, 2019 for the 2019 edition.

Open Access Policy

We welcome articles from classroom teachers, emerging researchers, and established researchers in the field. To be considered, a manuscript  must be previously unpublished.