This analysis examines wage growth among center-based early care and education (ECE) programs, using monthly application data submitted by nearly 3,000
centers from July 2021 to September 2024. The study found that C3 likely helped educators amidst broad inflation and supported wage growth—but meaningful gaps remain, and ensuring compensation reflects the true value of this work will likely require additional resources beyond operational grants.
Early Educator Wage Growth Under Massachusetts’ C3 Program
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