On October 27, 2021, two new pieces of early learning and child care legislation were enshrined in British Columbia law. Putting political intention into formal legislation is an important step in holding government and policy makers accountable for promises made. But, how we enact the new legislation will determine the strength or weakness of the system we continue building together with early childhood education educators throughout the province. What else might this legislation generate for the field of early childhood education in BC?

This article introduces a special issue of the Early Childhood Educator that tells some stories about the work that took place in the last year within the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN) and the First Nations Pedagogies Network (FNPN). To read the entire issue, become a member of the Early Childhood Educators of BC here: https://www.ecebc.ca/resources-merchandise/journal