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Make Child Care More Stable: Pay by Enrollment
This brief explores the benefits of enrollment-based payments for child care providers as one step for broader reform.
Why Schools Should Invest Federal Relief Funds in Transforming School Staffing
This is the moment for states and districts to think big about how to strengthen and diversify the educator workforce
The First 100 Days: President Biden’s Record on Early Ed
Biden’s first 100 days have been marked by historic legislation and ambitious proposals
Improving Early Educator Preparation: A Fragmented System in Need of Cohesion
A new report funded by the Early Educator Investment Collaborative examines the early educator preparation and compensation landscape.
New Study Reveals Positive Impacts of Paraeducators on Student Achievement
Paraeducators help support the education of millions of students, yet their contribution to student learning has been largely understudied.
Investments in Teacher Training Pay Off During the Pandemic
Training teachers in social and emotional learning proved invaluable in helping one California community survive the pandemic.
Minnesota is Addressing The Lack of Teacher Diversity Through Grow Your Own Programs
Minnesota is addressing the lack of teacher diversity by developing Grow Your Own programs that meet teacher candidates needs.
Leveraging Educator Micro-Credentials to Meet the Moment…and Beyond
States can help teachers incorporate new skills into their practice during the pandemic, and after, using micro-credentials as a tool.