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Exploring the Current Landscape of the United States Early Childhood Care and Education Workforce

Published:2024-09-04 Issue: Volume: Page:
ISSN:1082-3301
Container-title:Early Childhood Education Journal
language:en
Short-container-title:Early Childhood Educ J

Author:

Kim Hyunjin^ORCID,Brand Susan Trostle^ORCID,Zeltzer Rachael^ORCID

Abstract

AbstractThis study provides the challenges and opportunities facing the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) workforce in the United States. Acknowledging the pivotal role of early educators in children’s development, the authors argue for comprehensive policy reforms to address economic and societal challenges faced by the ECCE workforce. Examining national best practices, offers a roadmap for enhancing the ECCE sector in the United States, emphasizing the need for improved compensation, professional development opportunities, and greater societal recognition of the ECCE workforce’s value. The discussion extends to the implications of these challenges for the quality of early childhood education and the well-being of educators, suggesting a future research agenda focused on evaluating the effects of proposed reforms and exploring innovative strategies to support the ECCE workforce. This forward-looking approach aims not only to improve the status and quality of early childhood education but also to ensure a brighter future for children through a more supported, recognized, and valued ECCE workforce.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10643-024-01730-9.pdf

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