10 Engaging Ways to Plan a Childcare Orientation to Welcome New Families

Learn how to create a welcoming and engaging orientation for new families at your childcare center. Discover ten effective strategies to build strong relationships and ensure a positive start. Make new families feel valued and excited about joining your community.

Head Start Final Rule Makes Big Changes to Staff Compensation, Program Eligibility, and More

The Office of Head Start (OHS) published the final rule on August 21st, titled Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming, updating the Head Start Program Performance Standards.

A Guide to the Best Tips for a Productive Monthly Meeting with Your Childcare Teachers

Enhance your monthly meetings with childcare teachers using these effective tips! Learn how to set clear objectives, encourage participation, and provide professional development.

Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Education? Inside the 2024 Democratic Platform

Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democratic candidates would push for universal prekindergarten, expanded career and technical education, a reduced emphasis on standardized testing, and efforts to improve teachers’ working conditions if elected later this year.

The rise of microschools: A wake-up call for public education

The demise of great corporations like Kodak, Sears and others serves as a stark reminder of the perils of failing to innovate and evolve with consumer demands. Kodak famously ignored the rise of digital cameras despite inventing the technology itself.

Navigating Daycare Grants in 2024: Strategies for Financial Growth

Learn how to secure daycare grants in 2024 with this comprehensive guide. Discover strategies for finding grants, crafting compelling applications, and leveraging support from CQEL to enhance your daycare center's funding and growth.

What education could look like under Harris and Walz

Education vaulted to the forefront of conversations about the presidential race when Democratic nominee Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate. Walz, the governor of Minnesota, worked for roughly two decades in public schools, as a geography teacher and football coach.

100 Days of School Ideas: Themes, Holidays, and School Events to Celebrate Milestones

Celebrate the 100th day of school with innovative ideas and activities! Explore themes, holiday-inspired events, and practical tips tailored for childcare providers to ensure a fun, inclusive, and enriching experience for students.

Extreme Heat Affects Young Children. Are Early Learning Programs Equipped for It?

2023 was the hottest year ever recorded on the planet — by far. More than halfway in, 2024 is on track to exceed it, with June the hottest month on record and July 22 the hottest day. Everyone is feeling it — energy bills are up, social plans are disrupted, sleep and exercise are more elusive.

White House Brings Newborn Baby Kits to More Households – But Real Challenges to Caring for Young Kids Remain

New babies may be bundles of joy, but they also bring bundles of bills – and not every family is in a financial position to comfortably shoulder this new expense.