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Tag: Childhood
Federal Government Launches First-of-Its-Kind Center for Early Childhood Workforce
While the national labor force has long since rebounded from the pandemic, the child care sector…
Why Many Early Childhood Educators Can’t Afford to Retire
Danielle Caldwell has been operating her home-based child care program, The Children’s Room, for 27 years.…
How Inflation Is Squeezing Early Childhood Educators
In Montana, Sheryl Hutzenbiler has noticed the price of eggs skyrocketing. Just a few weeks ago,…
The Early Childhood Sector Could Become Education’s Most Notable Example of ‘Learning Loss’
As 2022 turns into 2023, EdSurge asked educators and education leaders to share reflections on learning…
An Early Childhood Director Fears the Worst for the Field — And Wonders If Anyone Will Save It
Ongoing staffing shortages in the field of early childhood education have amounted to a five-alarm fire.…
Early Childhood and Climate Change Are Connected in More Ways Than You Might Think
As world leaders return home from the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), an annual…
Many Early Childhood Educators Will Have Debt Forgiven Under Biden’s Plan. But How Much Will It Help?
BriAnne Moline’s path through higher education is not unlike that of millions of other students in…
Aspen Institute’s Newest Ascend Fellows Represent a Tightening Focus on Early Childhood
This week, the Aspen Institute announced its 2022 Ascend fellows, a cohort of 22 individuals hailing…