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Council for Professional Recognition Congratulates Katie Hamm on Dual Role at U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
The Council for Professional Recognition congratulates Katie Hamm on her appointment as acting deputy assistant secretary for early childhood development; she’s also serving as the acting associate deputy assistant secretary in the Office of Early...
Air Hugs and ACEs: Trauma in Young Children During the Pandemic
COVID-19 closed down a big part of children’s lives when it forced many of our preschools to close. Besides being places where children learn, preschools provide children with chances to make friends and build their...
What We Have Known All Along, Early Childhood Educators Are Essential
We often hear that our children are resilient, and they are, but what we hear less about are the educators. Our educators have been on the front lines from day one, supporting our youngest learners’...
Do you work for a child care program in Maryland? Learn 3 easy steps to apply for a CDA scholarship!
If you work in child care in Maryland, we have exciting news for you! We are delighted to announce that early childhood educators in Maryland are now eligible to receive full funding to apply for...
A discussion with Dr. Calvin E. Moore Jr. about the new report, “Broader, Deeper, Fairer: Five Strategies to Radically Expand the Talent Pool in Early Education”
Recently the National Head Start Association, the HeadStarter Network and Bellwether Education Partners released a report that explores early childhood educators’ preparation and provides recommendations for the community to consider. Dr. Calvin E. Moore Jr.,...
Reports, Study Group Affirms CDA’s Value and Role in Higher Learning Pathway
The Council for Professional Recognition knows its Child Development Associate® Credential is a powerful way for child care workers to further their learning because data and individual success stories back up that claim. This pathway’s...
A Conversation with Tabatha Rosproy, National Teacher of the Year
Photo credit: Kaydee Riggs-Johnson The Council for Professional Recognition had the opportunity to speak to Tabatha Rosproy, the first-ever preschool educator to be named National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State...
New International Survey Offers Insights about How We Can Better Support Early Childhood
At this time, when the world can seem so stressed and divided, there’s a bit of encouraging news on the early childhood education front. The Royal Foundation in the United Kingdom, with the endorsement of...
The Joy of Reading for our Youngest Learners
As we head into the winter months, some parents may cherish the thought of snuggling up with their child and reading a fun book together. This is a great idea because reading with your child...