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…
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New York Works for Children. Aspire Registry, Winter 2024
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Peer Reviewed
United States. Office of Head Start, October 16 2024
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Peer Reviewed
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)
Schaeffing Annie, Kannegaard Joseph, October 10 2024
Reports & Papers
Peer Reviewed
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…
Goerge Robert, Hawley Theresa, Bezark Michelle, Tran Thao, Gjertson Leah, McQuown David, October 2024
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Peer Reviewed
This brief summarizes an analysis of quarterly wage records from the Illinois state unemployment insurance program at the Illinois Department of Employment Security to identify employment patterns of child care workers before, during, and after…
Goerge Robert, Hawley Theresa, Tran Thao, Gjertson Leah, McQuown David, October 2024
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Peer Reviewed
This brief summarizes an analysis of quarterly wage records from the Illinois state unemployment insurance program at the Illinois Department of Employment Security to measure wage growth for workers in the child care industry before and after…
United States. Office of Head Start, September 30 2024
Other
Peer Reviewed
This item is presentation slides that accompany a webinar for a deep dive into the workforce standards that increase wages and benefits for Head Start educators and other staff. Office of Head Start leaders also offer tips for getting started on…
Dade Annie, McLean Caitlin, Munoz Silvia, Chavez Raul, September 2024
Reports & Papers
Peer Reviewed
This case study looks at how North Carolina has used collaboration and creativity to advance compensation initiatives for early educators despite a divided political landscape. We draw on first-hand interviews with early educators and members of…
Stanford University. Graduate School of Education. RAPID-EC Research Group, September 2024
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Peer Reviewed
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,…
United States. Office of Head Start, August 28 2024
Other
Peer Reviewed
This item is presentation slides that accompany a webinar for a detailed review of changes to the Performance Standards made through the final rule, Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming. Learn more about specific…
Herman Dena R., Shodahl Skye, Wilhalme Holly, August 27 2024
Reports & Papers
Peer Reviewed
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated challenges in the child care industry, leading to closures and financial strain. Early care and education (ECE) providers faced reduced income, increased debt, and material hardships such as food insecurity.…
Doromal Justin B., Greenberg Erica, Nikolopoulos Elli, Mefferd Eve, Sandstrom Heather, Lamb Rachel, Nelson Victoria, Triplett Timothy, July 2024
Other
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This technical report documents the steps we took to design and administer surveys to two groups of respondents in 2023: early childhood educators eligible for the District of Columbia’s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, and directors who…
Easterling Sharon, LiBetti Ashley, July 2024
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Peer Reviewed
The underlying assumption of this brief is that early educators deserve access to health benefits through their employer. The question, then, is not about whether an ECE provider should offer health benefits but rather how the provider can do so…
Hall Todd, Fares Isabelle, Markowitz Anna J., Miller-Bains Katherine L., Bassok Daphna, Summer 2024
Reports & Papers
Peer Reviewed
Child care teachers support young children's learning and development and parents’ ability to work. However, they earn far less and turn over at far higher rates than K–12 teachers. COVID-19 exacerbated staffing challenges, and the child care…
Friedman-Krauss Allison, Barnett W. Steven, Jost Tracy, Garver Karin A., May 22 2024
Reports & Papers
Peer Reviewed
Our national survey of the EI/ECSE workforce highlights key strengths and concerns. Workers find their roles rewarding, appreciate making a difference for children and families, and are well-qualified, with most holding at least a bachelor’s…
Vicente Delia, Venegas Melanie, Guerrero Alma D., May 16 2024
Reports & Papers
Peer Reviewed
Educators shape the quality of early education programs and are essential to children’s learning and healthy development. However, the early childhood education field is often challenged in retaining educational staff. Using a descriptive…