In this manuscript, we recognize that young children learn stories that propagate white supremacist narratives through selective traditions of early childhood curriculum. The role of early childhood teachers, therefore, is to critically examine…

Teacher preparation programs transfer explicit knowledge and training, however transferring tacit knowledge can be more difficult to get across to students. One way to acculturate students to the profession of teaching is through professional…

An important goal for early childhood teacher education is to prepare teachers who advocate for policies leading to greater equity for families, young children, and the early childhood profession. This study investigated the extent to which an…

The pursuit of a Ph.D. is a demanding journey that requires doctoral students to prioritize their well-being and be mindful of their response to pressure. Mindfulness practice has shown to be effective in reducing stress and enhancing overall…

Teachers struggle with notably poor occupational health and well-being. Although social and emotional competencies (SECs) are posited to promote teachers’ occupational health and well-being, a direct test of these associations is needed to…

A RAPID Survey fact sheet reported in May 2022 that student loan debt is severe and pervasive among child care providers and that the economic hardship providers face is compounded by this student loan debt as well as low pay, limited benefits,…

Early childhood educators often lack adequate preparation in the delivery of evidence-based practices. However, providing preservice teachers with ongoing implementation support during field-based training experiences may serve to occasion…

This executive summary accompanies the report, "Moving beyond the pilot: Sustaining the success of the Transforming Lead Teacher Preparation Programs Through Multi-Partner Innovation grant" about lessons learned over the past three years of the…

This report summarizes lessons learned over the past three years of the Transforming Early Educator Lead Teacher Preparation Through Multi-Partner Innovation grant program. This report aims to provide practical lessons for leaders and…

Currently, childcare in the United States is provided through a combination of funds with much of the cost falling on families (DesRosiers & Bornfreund, 2016). As programs attempt to limit the costs to families, early childhood centers often…

The first year of teaching can be overwhelming, and many early educators in elementary schools located in the United States often choose to exit the classroom. Despite various suggestions for reversing this trend, many early childhood teachers…

Identifying preservice teachers’ perspectives about play and their role as a teacher in play is critical because their perspectives are related to how they organise and involve play in early childhood education. However, very few empirical…

Practicum experiences, a critical feature in educator preparation programs, provide preservice educators opportunities to incorporate theory and practice in classrooms while under the supervision of a mentor educator. Although general…