Playing to Heal: Working with Young Children in the Wake of Hurricane HeleneBy Jessica Charles and Margaret BlachlyOct 30Oct 30
Local Governments Respond to the Urgency of Addressing Early Educator CompensationResearch shows that access to high-quality child care is linked to a range of short- and long-term benefits for working families, the…Oct 11, 2022Oct 11, 2022
With Thoughtful Design, Teacher Residencies Can Benefit from New Department of Labor Funding…The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent approval of teaching as an apprenticeable field offers an exciting opportunity for teacher…Jul 28, 2022Jul 28, 2022
Who’s Caring for the Teachers?If we’re serious about appreciating teachers, then it’s time to take their well-being seriously.May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Limited by Design: How Restrictive Asset Limits Punish Families and Perpetuate the Cycle of PovertyLong before the COVID-19 pandemic piled new financial pressures on families across the United States, anti-poverty advocates circulated…Feb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022
When Early Care and Education Is Funded, All Children WinAs the fate of Build Back Better hangs in an uncertain balance, it is time for all educators — including in K-12 and higher education — to…Dec 23, 2021Dec 23, 2021
When Opportunity Knocks: How to Use Build Back Better Funding to Establish ECE As a Public GoodAs Congress comes closer to passing the Build Back Better Act, states have an unparalleled opportunity to build infrastructure that…Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
What’s Possible When Child Care Is Funded As a Public GoodWhile Congress determines how much money to invest in child care, families across the country face the challenge of seeking any kind of…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
Investing in America’s Bright Future: Early Care and Education as a Public GoodImagine a world where new parents welcome an infant into their family and have the space and support to form a secure relationship with…Oct 12, 2021Oct 12, 2021
New Federal Funds Can Lead to Long Term Gains if Used to Build Early Educator ApprenticeshipsFor decades, our country has faced a national child care crisis, which has only become more urgent in the wake of the pandemic. The…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
