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The child care providers, teachers & early educators serving young children and their families do incredible work every day. Today, on national Provider Appreciation Day, we’re highlighting stories that recognize their dedication, passion & commitment 🧵 #ProviderAppreciationDay
Recognizing all child care providers: Au pairs come to the U.S. under the premise of cultural exchange. However, many find themselves working extensive hours for minimal pay — sometimes as low as $4.35 an hour — while caring for multiple children earlylearningnation.com/2024…
The national preschool landscape remains uncertain, according to new research from the National Institute for Early Education Research earlylearningnation.com/2025…
In St. Louis, trained parent educators help parents and caregivers navigate developmental milestones and support kids from birth until kindergarten earlylearningnation.com/2025…
Micro-centers rely on flexible licensing to provide child care at K-12 schools, helping parents with costs and schools with teacher retention. @SwartzMark reports earlylearningnation.com/2025…
The pandemic temporarily devastated American child care. Five years later, a number of effects have rebounded, but experts say challenges persist earlylearningnation.com/2025…
A Q&A with Isabelle Hau about her new book, “Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education” @Volcoucouearlylearningnation.com/2025…
President Trump’s guidance to pause federal funding created uncertainty for many. As the crisis subsides, let’s remember who lost out amid the chaos earlylearningnation.com/2025…
A new coalition of early childhood research experts are collaborating to disseminate solutions to the field — starting with a focus on data. @SwartzMark reports earlylearningnation.com/2025…