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Missing Information Hampers Policymaking for Young Children

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2018-07-25 09:16
Given early educators’ critical role in children’s early learning and development, experts are urging significant policy shifts and substantial new investments to revamp how teachers, leaders, and other professionals working with young children are prepared, supported, and compensated. These changes signal a growing understanding that the well-being and skill of this workforce is key to children’s learning. This blog was originally posted on the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment website on May 7, 2018. Read more >>

Four ways policymakers can support the early childhood workforce

Submitted by Emily on Tue, 2018-01-30 16:047 Child care workers, preschool teachers, teacher assistants, social workers, community health workers, nurses — these are just a sampling of the many women and men who work with our youngest children to ensure their healthy development. Through their day to day work and interactions, these individuals have the opportunity to transform a child’s developmental trajectory, but often do not receive adequate pay, training, support, or incentives in order to maximize impact. Read more >>
Four ways policymakers can support the early childhood workforce

Teacher Pay in Latin America & the Caribbean

Submitted by Emily on Wed, 2018-01-17 11:077 Teachers are an essential component in the success of any education system. High-quality teachers are critical to student learning, and competitive salaries are one of the most effective ways to attract and retain effective teachers. However, teachers in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region have fewer opportunities for salary raises compared with employees in other sectors, and the raises they do receive are often small relative to their compensation.
Teacher Pay in Latin America & the Caribbean