NAEYC experts Susan Friedman and Alissa Mwenelupembe present on the importance of understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Children are born eager to learn but not all settings support joyful learning. Responsive relationships are key. How educators encourage educational/social/emotional well-being is what Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is all about. But children from under-resourced communities (many BIPOC) have less access to engaged joyful learning, contributing to the opportunity gap.