Data-driven Decision Making in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce

Early care and education (ECE) leaders can use data to strengthen their efforts and achieve lasting change for the ECE workforce. This research-to-practice brief shows how data can inform every stage of the systems change life cycle, from planning to implementation to impact. It outlines best practices and highlights real-world strategies leaders are using to improve compensation, career pathways, and working conditions for the ECE workforce. This is the first brief in a series focused on the drivers of systems change for early educators.