Navigating Teacher Certification in California: The Path to Empowerment

Teaching is a noble profession that carries the weight of shaping future generations. As educators, our effectiveness is augmented by acquiring the necessary qualifications and certifications.

Child Care: The quiet backbone of the workforce and economy | Chamber Commentary

Licensed a record number of family child care businesses, creating 61 new licenses, resulting in 488 new family child care spaces for children in Santa Barbara County! Opened a child care center: WINGS Preschool in May of 2023 where we are serving 60 children ages 2-5.

The First Five Things To Know About: Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five (PDG B-5)

Today, 26.8 million people in the workforce – or one out of every six – rely on child care so they can work or go to school. Child care is essential to the health and strength of our nation’s economy, but it can be challenging to meet the very different needs of families and communities.

Readout of the White House States Convening on Child Care

Today, White House officials welcomed more than 90 state legislators from 41 states across the country to support state actions to make child care more affordable for working families, increase child care provider supply, and improve job quality for child care workers.

Improving Access, Affordability, and Quality in the Early Care and Education (ECE) Market

Nearly 60 percent of children under age six in the United States spend time in nonparental care on a regular basis. For families with young children, access to affordable, high-quality early care and education (ECE)has economic and social benefits for children and their parents.

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong

Sold a Story is a production of American Public Media with funding from the Hollyhock Foundation, the Oak Foundation, and Wendy and Stephen Gaal.

Embracing Mindfulness: Integrating Yoga into Early Childhood Education in California

In today's fast-paced world, the benefits of mindfulness and physical well-being cannot be overstated, and introducing these concepts early is a gift we can give to our young learners.

Understanding Nighttime Cries: Why Toddlers Cry in Sleep & Warning Signs for Educators

As an early educator in California, you may occasionally receive reports from parents about their toddlers crying in their sleep.

Acing the Interview: What to Bring and What to Ask in an Early Education Job Interview in California

Job interviews in early education allow both parties to assess compatibility. For applicants, it's not only an opportunity to showcase their skills, but also to gauge if the center aligns with their values and career goals.

The Art of Appreciation: Recognizing and Praising Our Early Educators in California

Teachers are the unsung heroes of our society, shaping future generations with their dedication, wisdom, and love. Recognizing and expressing gratitude for their invaluable work can inspire and motivate them, while also fostering a positive school culture.