This fact sheet from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) provides legislators with key issues facing the ECE workforce, state-based solutions, and four action steps to take to champion workforce policies.
The Early Educator Workforce Crisis: How Legislators Can Make a Difference for Kids, Families, and Educators
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Compensation & Financial Relief Strategies
Investments and initiatives to ensure compensation equal to that of a skilled professional, accounting for an educator’s qualifications, expertise, and experience
Financial Resources
Public and private investment in the ECE workforce and broader ECE system