🗣️ For lasting systems change, early educators must be co-creators & decision-makers! Their practical insight is the key to lasting change in early care and education. The @natecewkfcctr’s new brief shows how #EarlyEducators are already leading efforts.
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Systems change in early care & education requires engaging #EarlyEducators. But how do we move past simply asking for advice to truly sharing decision-making power?
Our new brief is a guide for state & community leaders ready to move the needle. 💡 Read it now: buff.ly/ndZgbk1
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Check out our new research-to-practice (RtP) brief, “ECE Apprentices’ Experiences Across Five Registered Apprenticeship Programs,” to explore how five RA programs in California support the development of highly skilled early educators. #WeWorkForECE
Explore the @natecewkfcctr.bsky.social’s new “Work Environments Affect Early Educators’ Career Decisions” brief explores how educators assess different aspects of their work environment and whether those assessments could predict educators’ career intentions. Read the brief. #WeWorkForECE
Our new “Work Environments Affect Early Educators’ Career Decisions” brief explores how educators assess different aspects of their work environment and whether those assessments could predict educators’ career intentions. Read our brief: buff.ly/MQGsIUC #WeWorkForECE
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Download our introductory brief to learn more about the ECE Workforce Systems Change Framework’s foundation, core aims, & key drivers. It includes examples of how the Change Framework can guide improvements across programs & systems. buff.ly/3tozGkT #WeWorkForECE
Collaboration thrives when leaders are intentional—about who’s at the table, how they work together, & how to support participation. Our latest brief shares strategies for building and sustaining multi-sector & multi-partner collaboration to align around shared goals. buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE
States are exploring a variety of innovative approaches to expand benefits for early educators. Our new brief outlines strategies from six states, highlighting how policies, regulations, & programs are being designed to better support early educators. Read more: buff.ly/cFB986L #WeWorkForECE
Our brief, “Multi-Sector & Multi-Partner Collaboration in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce” explores how effective collaboration requires intentional structures, broad participation, & dedicated resources. Don’t miss out on effective collaboration strategies. buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE
Our brief highlights how collaboration across sectors & partners is essential for sustainable systems change for the ECE workforce. This is the 2nd brief in a series on the drivers of systems change. Explore strategies to strengthen cross-sector partnerships: buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE
Our new brief shows ECE leaders how to start small with using data to improve #compensation, #career pathways, and working conditions. It shares 3 evidence-based practices for effectively leveraging data-driven systems change for the ECE workforce. Learn more: buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE
Research shows benefits are key for early educator retention, financial stability & time off. Yet many program directors report limited ability to offer them. Our new brief shares state strategies to help close the ECE benefits gap. buff.ly/cFB986L #WeWorkForECE
Read and explore the full briefs:
- How States can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators: buff.ly/cFB986L
- Benefits Packages Offered to Center-Based ECE Educators: buff.ly/zWqJ1Va #WeWorkForECE
Did you know? Our new brief uses real-world examples to explain how state & system leaders use data to drive meaningful & sustainable change for the ECE workforce. From design️, implementation, & evaluation, intentional use of data is key to effective systems change. buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE
New brief alert! We released “How States Can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators.” Inside, we highlight the benefits educators say they need & outline actionable strategies state & local administrators can use to help ensure early educators can access them. buff.ly/cFB986L #WeWorkForECE
Our brief, “Data-driven Decision Making in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce,” explains how ECE leaders can use data to improve compensation, career pathways, & workplace conditions. When using data, it is helpful to be mindful of data quality, scope, and frequency. buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE
Our brief highlights how data can inform every stage of the systems change life cycle. This is the 1st brief in a series on the drivers of systems change. Discover how #leaders prioritize data-drive decision making to better understand workforce challenges. buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE
During this six-hour workshop, we reviewed individual ratings from the Change Framework Assessment Tool and began supporting the identification of priorities for the work ahead.
Learn more about our Action Research Partnerships: buff.ly/xkcpPll #WeWorkForECE
Our research-to-practice brief “Incorporating Early Educators’ Experience Into Career Pathways” highlights how states are valuing experience alongside education & professional development in #career ladders for #ECE. Read more: buff.ly/6gF02wz #WeWorkForECE
Our research-to-practice brief “Five Strategies for Supporting ECE Educators Through Career Advancement” offers actionable ways to help #ECE #educators earn degrees & grow their careers. Read now: buff.ly/0PhEBWW #WeWorkForECE
A striking 62% of early educators agreed they had too much work to do everything well, which is substantially above the national average. Our #research highlight shows how better staffing practices—like hiring support staff and ensuring adequate coverage—can help. buff.ly/u3dLGRq #WeWorkForECE
Our new RtP brief outlines 5 strategies states are using to promote #EarlyEducators’ access to #HigherEducation & opportunities to advance our knowledge of what strategies work best to meet their needs. Read the brief to learn about these strategies and action steps: buff.ly/DPDsyTE #WeWorkForECE
The New Mexico Action Research Partnership was led by a cross-disciplinary team of #TechnicalAssistance specialists, #researchers, and content experts representing the Center’s core and collaborating partners. Learn more about our Action Research Partnerships: buff.ly/CvOdpLs #WeWorkForECE
Are you an emerging scholar studying poverty, economic well-being, or #ECE among Hispanic children and families? Apply for the National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families’ #PD grant to enhance your professional growth as a scholar & educator. Apply by 8/13. buff.ly/cKpp2Hz #WeWorkForECE
The National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families is accepting applications for its #PD grant opportunity for emerging #scholars whose #research focuses on poverty, economic well-being, and #ECE among Hispanic children & families! Apply by 8/13: buff.ly/cKpp2Hz #WeWorkForECE
🤔 Did you know? Researchers out of Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center published a 2022 report that found 80% of early childhood educators say there aren’t enough staff to get everything done—compared to just 61% of workers nationally. Source: buff.ly/jUCkCil #WeWorkForECE
Have you heard? The National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning launched the iCDA Course Preparation Series just for the #ECE workforce working toward their #CDA credential! Learn more here: buff.ly/bAaSN2h #WeWorkForECE
Did you know? Nearly 50% of center-based early educators and 39% of family child care educators hold an associate, bachelor’s, or higher degree. This shows the dedication of #EarlyEducators to furthering their skills! Dive into our brief for 5 strategies to help: buff.ly/xmPRa2Z #WeWorkForECE
New Resource Alert! Our new #research highlight, "How Staffing Patterns Shape Work Environments for Early Educators," summarizes the evidence behind how staffing patterns and shortages shape #EarlyEducators’ well-being & decisions to stay in the field. Read it here: buff.ly/u3dLGRq #WeWorkForECE
