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Designing Inviting Outdoor Play Spaces in California Childcare Centers

Outdoor play spaces are essential components of a well-rounded childcare center, providing children with opportunities to explore, engage in physical activity, and connect with nature.

5 Outdated Childcare Practices and the Latest Research: Embracing Change for the Better

Childcare practices have evolved over the years, with new research continually shaping our understanding of the best ways to support children's growth and development. Some previously accepted childcare practices have since been deemed outdated and potentially harmful.

Navigating Common Pitfalls: Avoiding Potholes When Setting Up a Childcare Center in California

Setting up a childcare center in California can be a rewarding venture, but there are several common pitfalls that directors may encounter during the process. Being aware of these challenges and understanding how to navigate them is crucial for ensuring a successful and compliant childcare center.

Embarking on a Rewarding Journey: How to Become an Early Childhood Educator in California

As an early childhood educator, you have the privilege and the responsibility of shaping young minds during their formative years. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and want to become an early childhood educator in California, you're in the right place.

AI in Education: Not a Replacement, But a Revolution in Classroom Teaching

The mention of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education often stirs concerns about machines replacing human educators.

Framing Boundaries: The Importance of Written Policies for Childcare Centers

Operating a childcare center involves more than simply providing a safe and educational environment for children.

Free Resource: Creating Equitable ECE Environments for Young Boys of Color

The California Department of Education Early Education Division (EED) recently released a new online publication: Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color.

Editorial: A shortage of bilingual teachers threatens goal for a multilingual California

Five years ago, the California Department of Education set a goal that half of K-12 students would be literate in at least two languages by 2030, and three-fourths by 2040, to be achieved by recruiting and training more teachers to teach bilingual classes, enrolling more students in dual immersion c

Does your child speak a language other than English? California preschools want to know

If you’re enrolling your child in California state-subsidized preschool this fall, you’ll be asked new questions about what languages they speak and understand.

Small Ways Leaders Can Build Schools Where Everyone Feels Like They Belong

It takes a lot of time and effort to build a community where all students and staff feel like they belong. But there are interim—and meaningful—steps principals can take as they wait for long-term efforts to take root.