From Quartz: “The reality on the ground in most countries is that the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce is undervalued, underpaid, and overworked.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Education Week: “I have to wonder what’s in the future for the ECE sector when dog walkers get paid 13 percent more than ECE teachers. And do not forget the fact that most ECE teachers do not have the most basic health-care coverage.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From The Star-Port St. Joe: “The Legislature, for its part, could and should do two things: Increase total funding; create effective partnerships between the state and communities to evaluate and improve child-care and pre-K programs.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Business: “Building a parent-friendly workplace can mean happier employees, better recruiting, higher morale and lower attrition rates.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.
From Tampa Bay Times: “Despite its importance, preschool has not historically received much of the education policy spotlight in the state Legislature compared to K-12 or higher education — and it definitely receives less funding.” Read the full article here. View more articles here.