This report, developed by the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, provides a state-by-state look at policies and conditions affecting the early care and education workforce. This major report has tracked state progress since 2016. The fourth edition of the Index continues to track state policies in essential areas like workforce qualifications, work environments, and early educator compensation. The 2024 report provides updated policy recommendations and spotlights states that are improving ECE workforce policies.
Early Childhood Workforce Index 2024
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Related Key Topics
Qualifications & Educational Support
Policies and pathways that provide consistent standards for educators to achieve higher education
Work Environment Standards
Standards for providing safe and supportive work environments for early educators