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Clinton Boyd, Jr., Ph.D.: Empowering Black Dads
Clinton Boyd, Jr., Ph.D. is on a mission to empower Black dads. He knows the roadblocks they face because he became a father at the age of 15, is currently co-parenting an infant, and has...
Why the Child Development Associate Matters and How to Find the Right Provider
There are several reasons why the CDA® credential is essential to people in early childhood education. First, it’s the most widely recognized credential in our field and an important step for teachers who want to...
Why parent participation is pivotal for youngsters’ development
In my last blog, I discussed why it’s important for center owners, administrators, teachers and parents to come together as a community to help ensure the most positive experiences for children. Today, I want to...
Tomorrow’s Hope: The Promise of Early Childhood Education
Jamal loved to play rhythms on toys when he was a young boy at Educare, a cutting-edge preschool on Chicago’s South Side. “It didn’t have to be a drum,” he says, like the one he...
If It Sounds Good, It is Good: The Benefits of Music for Children
I played Bach for my son when he was a baby. In the early months of his life, I held Julian in my arms and moved my body to the strong, regular beat of the...
Introducing CounciLIVE: Your live stream source on the most important issues & topics in early childhood education today
This summer, be inspired to grow, act and excel with the launch of CounciLIVE: the Council for Professional Recognition’s new live broadcast series! Join us to hear from special guest speakers on the most vital...
A Father’s Day Reflection: More Men are Needed in Early Education
Aaron “Buddy” Rhodes comes from a family of educators. He grew up with positive male educator role models in his life, such as his grandfather and uncle. He first discovered his passion for teaching while...
A New Website for a New Era: 7 Pathways Designed for You
In recent years, our CDA® community has taken leaps and strides in collective growth. At the Council, we have been honored to issue nearly 1 million Child Development Associate® (CDA) credentials to early childhood professionals....
Keep it Up: Why Renewing Your CDA® is Critical for Your Career Growth
SPONSORED BLOG The Child Development Associate® (CDA) is the most widely known credential in early childhood education. When a person earns their CDA®, it demonstrates that they possess the knowledge and skills needed to work...