Category: Education and Empowerment
US is way stingier with maternity leave and child care than the rest of the world – The Conversation United States
In most American families led by couples, both parents are in the workforce. Almost three-quarters of American mothers with children under 18 work. At the same time, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. children are being raised by single moms. Yet child care is generally unaffordable, and paid leave is not available to most U.S. parents. Around the world, however, most employed women automatically get paid maternity leave. And in most wealthy countries, they also have access to affordable child care. These holes in the U.S. safety net are a problem…
Read MoreThe Third International Conference: Early Childhood Education and Care September 26-27, 2024 – UNICEF
The Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, JICA and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University will hold the third International Conference in Georgia on Early Childhood Education and Care – Inclusive Systems, Services and Practices for Every Child. The aim of the conference is to (1) facilitate academic discussion and knowledge sharing on quality, access and inclusion in early childhood education and care. (2) support the development…
Read MoreSupporting Early Childhood Education Teachers | UDaily – University of Delaware
Excellent early care and education (ECE) often begins with great teachers. Yet, according to research by University of Delaware faculty, just over one-third of all ECE centers meet national benchmarks for teacher degrees, and even fewer can prioritize staff professional development. With a new associate degree in early childhood education, University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is working to meet the demand for high-quality ECE teachers through a flexible, accessible and primarily online degree program designed for working professionals. This degree offering also comes at a…
Read MoreState of Preschool Yearbook – Seattle’s Child
Editor’s Note: Each year the National Institute for Early Education Research takes an in-depth look at public preschool programs across the country and reports on state and national trends. The recently release report provides data to help families and organizations advocate for early education. You can access Washington’s state profile in the 2023 State of Preschool Yearbook on the NIEER interactive website. In the meantime, here are some highlights regarding state-funded preschool programs in Washington provided by Emily Mikkelsen, Early Learning Policy and Coalition manager for the statewide nonprofit advocacy…
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