Our Publications
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An Actionable Research Agenda for Strengthening the ECE Workforce
In this resource, the National ECE Workforce Center synthesizes over three years of learnings from our research and technical assistance […]
Published 2026
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Using the Systems Change Framework to Create Intentional Change with and for the ECE Workforce
The Change Framework focuses on three aims based on the most immediate challenges facing the ECE workforce. It takes a […]
Published 2026
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Early Findings From Three States Working to Strengthen ECE Workforce Compensation
The National ECE Workforce Center equips leaders to drive policy change through Action Research Partnerships (ARP). Grounded in the Change […]
Published 2025
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Early Care and Education Workforce Relevant Resources
These documents provide curated lists of resources from the National ECE Workforce Center’s ongoing environmental scan. We gathered the resources via literature database searches and expert […]
Published 2025
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The ECE Workforce Systems Change Framework: Reflection Tool
The ECE Workforce Systems Change Framework: Reflection Tool is a practical resource designed to help leaders put the Change Framework […]
Published 2025
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Strengthening Wage Scale Development in New Mexico Through a Systems Change Approach
This report explores how the National ECE Workforce Center partnered with New Mexico to drive meaningful systems change in a […]
Published 2025
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ECE Apprentices’ Experiences Across Five Registered Apprenticeship Programs
This brief takes an in-depth look at five apprenticeship programs in California—how they are designed, the challenges and opportunities they […]
Published 2025
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Work Environments Affect Early Educators’ Career Decisions
This research-to-practice brief summarizes findings from two studies conducted by the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment on […]
Published 2025
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Driving Systems Change in the ECE Workforce via Early Educator Engagement and Leadership
Systems change requires authentic educator engagement and leadership, which ensures that educators have meaningful influence and decision-making power. This brief […]
Published 2025
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Multi-Sector & Multi-Partner Collaboration in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce
The early care and education (ECE) workforce faces complex and persistent challenges that cannot be solved by one entity alone. […]
Published 2025