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Broader, deeper, fairer: Five strategies to radically expand the talent pool in early education

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Our country faces a confluence of crises: a raging pandemic, economic destabilization, and a long-coming public reckoning with systemic and historic racism. The early childhood workforce is a linchpin to creating a stronger future as our country recovers from these crises, but they are often under-prepared and under-supported. Building on ideas from the Early Childhood Workforce Catalyst, the HeadStarter Network, Bellwether Education Partners, and the National Head Start Association explore in this report how early childhood educator preparation could be improved for the educators themselves, as well as for the children and families they serve. A critical question for decision-makers across sectors will be: “Who all is going to teach the next generation of learners, and how can we ensure they are prepared and supported in their work?” The strategies outlined here reflect the unique opportunity we have, born out of the pandemic, to capitalize on society’s newfound acknowledgement of the importance of early childhood education. Simultaneously, the national conversation on race empowers early childhood stakeholders to rethink the ways in which 1) preparation and professional advancement can lead with equity, and 2) how a profession that is disproportionately women of color can be valued and compensated for the foundational work they do. (author abstract)

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