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September 25, 2024

Loving and Embracing the Differences in our Youngest Learners

Every parent has certain preconceived ideas of how their child will fit into our complex world. The unexpected joy of parenthood is accepting that each child has unique abilities and challenges — some of which may be difficult to initially understand.

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What’s Behind the Explosion of Apprenticeships in Early Childhood Education?

Tiaja Gundy was just 19 years old when she started working at Federal Hill House, an early learning center in Providence, Rhode Island. It was 2016, and back then, she lacked experience and expertise working with young children. She had no intention of staying in the field long-term.

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Informal and Formal Supports May Affect Hispanic Early Educators’ Physical and Mental Well-Being

Ensuring the well-being of the early care and education (ECE) workforce is essential to providing high-quality care to young children enrolled in ECE programs.

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Biden Administration Announces Expansion of Maternal Home Visit Programs

A colicky baby and the lack of support led first-time mom Fatima Ray to call a number at the library offering parenting help.

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5 Steps to Obtain a CDA Credential

Are you considering applying for a Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™? The CDA® credential has many valuable benefits for all early childhood professionals, including helping early educators meet current state and national professional requirements and serving...

Everyday ECE Advocacy

Consider for a moment these everyday activities; inviting parents to volunteer in your classroom, recommending breastfeeding resources, or talking about child development milestones with friends and family. While perhaps unconventional, these activities are everyday advocacy!...

The First 1,000 Days

Across the globe, in places like Uganda and Dublin, mothers are being made aware that the 1,000 day period from the beginning of pregnancy to a child’s second birthday will, as midwife Susan Ejang says....

The Voice of the Practitioner

By Dr. Robert Gundling, Deputy Operating Officer,  Sunshine Early Learning Center  Imagine a world where the voice of early care and education leaders, advocates, administrators and teachers, mainly in community-based programs is represented in articles...