CHILD CARE HIRING AND RETENTION CHALLENGES DRIVEN BY LOW PAY Press Contact: Molly Kramer, 615-343-8948, molly.m.kramer@vanderbilt.edu Today, we are excited to release the third of four briefs from the Child Care in Crisis: Texas Case
TEXAS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS LACK HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS Press Contact: Molly Kramer, 615-343-8948, molly.m.kramer@vanderbilt.edu A Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center survey shows that early childhood educators in Texas rarely have access to benefits such
HIGHER WAGES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS NEEDED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES Press Contact: Molly Kramer, 615-343-8948, molly.m.kramer@vanderbilt.edu Early childhood educators play an essential role in child development and the economy, but are consistently among
REPORT FINDS BOLD ACTION NEEDED TO STABILIZE TEXAS CHILD CARE WORKFORCE FOR FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES Press Contact: Molly Kramer, 615-343-8948, molly.m.kramer@vanderbilt.edu The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center is excited to release Workgroup Recommendations to Inform the
Child care workforce compensation is theoretically aligned with these policy goals: Nurturing and Responsive Child Care in Safe Settings Optimal Child Health and Development SUMMARY Child care workforce compensation is theoretically aligned with these policy
The federal Build Back Better Act proposes a historic investment in the care of infants and toddlers that increases access and affordability by raising income eligibility levels in many states, capping family copayments, and setting
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Central Time This event has passed. Click here to go to the event page for recording and materials. To care for children, we must also
Our own Dr. Abby Lane joins EdsUp! podcast host Dr. Cathy Grace for a conversation about the American Rescue Plan and its many implications for early care and education. Listen below and on Sound Cloud.
RESEARCH BRIEF | B.004.0221 February 2021 Download PDF Research demonstrates that the prenatal-to-3 age period lays the foundation for children’s cognitive and emotional development.1 It is critical that infants and toddlers receive nurturing, responsive care
