This study examined the associations between two unique features of classroom chaos (chaotic structure and chaotic atmosphere) in preschool settings and teacher-perceived child functioning, and the roles of teacher- and director-perceived work…

During the Summer of 2023, New York Works for Children surveyed a group of New York-based directors, teachers, and family child care providers with questions regarding the various benefits they may or may not receive. This data story will…

The current study examines the relationships between teachers’ job-demands and resources, perceived stress, job burnout, and depressive symptoms through an online survey administered to early childhood education (ECE: n = 143) and early childhood…

Noncompletion of teacher instructions is one of the most pervasive difficulties displayed in early childhood educations settings. Fortunately, there are a variety of effective strategies to prevent and address young children’s noncompletion of…

Use this tip sheet to help Head Start programs understand and implement updates to the wages and pay parity standards at Personnel policies, 45 CFR §1302.90. (author abstract)

This is a personal account of Dr. Yvonne Shelene Williams' experience attending the annual conference of the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). Dr. Williams describes a workshop she presented which encouraged discussions among…

A growing number of early childhood education (ECE) programs are using trauma-informed trainings to support teachers in better managing children’s trauma-related challenging behaviors. However, there is not a great deal of research on how…

Early science learning is a part of preschool curriculum that can have positive outcomes for children’s scientific knowledge and interest. Head Start teachers are well positioned to implement quality science lessons. Through an in-depth needs…

New York state is investing in reforms to instate higher compensation for early childhood educators to address pay disparities and systemic inequities in the workforce. This report discusses the results of the survey conducted by the Aspire…

As childhood chronic conditions rise, it becomes increasingly important for educators to feel prepared to address the diverse needs of these students. This study examined trends in educators’ readiness for chronic conditions by examining pre-…

Background Child care quality rating and improvement systems exist to inform child care decisions and improve the quality of care. While previous research has shown QRIS have effects on quality, less is known about how child care providers vary…

The child-centered beliefs held by educators in early childhood education (ECE) are important in high-quality interactions between children and adults and are central to the recent policy emphasis on childcare quality. Using a national ECE…

Emergent Bilinguals (EBs) comprise nearly a third of children enrolled in early childhood classrooms across the United States. Unfortunately, EB populations are often met with barriers that limit their opportunity to thrive in the school setting…