What’s New

The second edition of this biennial report provides a comprehensive update on the progress made by States to improve Early Care and Education workforce conditions and policies since the inaugural edition in 2016.

We can close the gap between research, policy, and practice.

Understanding Immigration Status, Community Support Systems, and Pedagogical Approaches as Key Factors in Supporting Children’s Learning Original Recording Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017 PLAY RECORDING (90 Minutes) Description: In many school districts and early childhood settings across the US, young students are increasingly children of immigrants.

In a new working paper, commissioned by the Foundation for Child Development.

Navigating the Health and Well-being of Children of Immigrants: Access, Systems, and Outcomes Original Recording Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017 PLAY RECORDING (Part 1) PLAY RECORDING (Part 2) Description: The intersection of immigration, healthcare, and education can be challenging for children of immigrants growing up in the current sociopolitical environment.

Parental Detention, Deportation & the Psychosocial Well-being of Latino Children Recording Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017 PLAY RECORDING (90 Minutes) Description: In light of the current political context, Latino children of immigrants are experiencing the impact of heightened immigration enforcement practices and policies.

This full report discusses the implications of child developmental science for early care and education professionals in terms of necessary competencies and practices, as well as the systems change needed to better support the preparation, competency, professional development, and compensation for the early care and education workforce.

This full report represents the first effort to establish a baseline description of early childhood employment conditions and policies on a state-by-state basis in order strengthen supports for the early care and education workforce.