Annie Schaeffing
@annieschaeffing.bsky.social
Big believer in the power of the early childhood years ✨ #ECE policy, mom to two under two, super fan of #childcare educators
Sharing design reccs for ECE apprenticeships! I'm excited to see these programs spread, but I don't think they're a quick fix to the workforce crisis. If they're tailored to the people who benefit most from them, they can be a great support to educators who might not otherwise pursue higher ed.
How can apprenticeship models help early childhood educators succeed? New #BankStreetEdCenter report shares key findings and design recommendations from an evaluation of Vermont’s #ECE apprenticeship program. Read more: educate.bankstreet.edu/faculty-staff/59
July 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Sharing design reccs for ECE apprenticeships! I'm excited to see these programs spread, but I don't think they're a quick fix to the workforce crisis. If they're tailored to the people who benefit most from them, they can be a great support to educators who might not otherwise pursue higher ed.
Harsh immigration policies will harm child care. I've seen fear in the centers I work with in NYC and at my daughter's child care. It's reminiscent of my time teaching in AZ after SB1070 was passed. "Even if the raids decrease, once fear takes hold the chilling effects could linger."
What if the people caring for American children get deported?
The new immigration raids are threatening parents, kids, and providers.
www.vox.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Harsh immigration policies will harm child care. I've seen fear in the centers I work with in NYC and at my daughter's child care. It's reminiscent of my time teaching in AZ after SB1070 was passed. "Even if the raids decrease, once fear takes hold the chilling effects could linger."
This does a great job of illuminating the stress felt by child care and Head Start providers in the wake of Tuesday's funding freeze announcement and subsequent reversal. Combined with the fear of ICE raids and concern for undocumented children and families, ECE professionals are shouldering a ton.
I have a new piece up at @the74.bsky.social: even if the immediate funding freeze crisis is over, we shouldn't undersell the harm caused by introducing needless chaos and stress into the lives of children, parents, and early educators.
www.the74million.org/article/fede...
www.the74million.org/article/fede...
Federal Funding Upheaval Is Harmful for Children, Parents and Educators
President Trump’s guidance to halt funding created uncertainty for Head Start. Even if the crisis subsides, let’s remember who lost out amid the chaos
www.the74million.org
January 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This does a great job of illuminating the stress felt by child care and Head Start providers in the wake of Tuesday's funding freeze announcement and subsequent reversal. Combined with the fear of ICE raids and concern for undocumented children and families, ECE professionals are shouldering a ton.
Reposted by Annie Schaeffing
The online system that distributes federal money to Head Start programs is warning providers of upcoming delays, apparently due to the Trump admin’s sweeping review of federal spending
Trump Administration Payment Freeze May Delay Money For Critical Preschool Program
Head Start providers logging onto the online funding system this morning found a message warning of delays because of "potentially unallowable grant payments."
www.huffpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The online system that distributes federal money to Head Start programs is warning providers of upcoming delays, apparently due to the Trump admin’s sweeping review of federal spending
Reposted by Annie Schaeffing
Who will be harmed by President Trump’s lawless and unconstitutional OMB directive?
Kids enrolled in Head Start.
Senior citizens who rely on Meals on Wheels.
And countless American families.
Kids enrolled in Head Start.
Senior citizens who rely on Meals on Wheels.
And countless American families.
Meals on Wheels America spox on OMB pause:
"the uncertainty right now is creating chaos for local Meals on Wheels providers not knowing whether they should be serving meals today. Which unfortunately means seniors will panic not knowing where their next meals will come from."
"the uncertainty right now is creating chaos for local Meals on Wheels providers not knowing whether they should be serving meals today. Which unfortunately means seniors will panic not knowing where their next meals will come from."
January 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Who will be harmed by President Trump’s lawless and unconstitutional OMB directive?
Kids enrolled in Head Start.
Senior citizens who rely on Meals on Wheels.
And countless American families.
Kids enrolled in Head Start.
Senior citizens who rely on Meals on Wheels.
And countless American families.
I'm very proud of the work I was able to do in 2024, including this report on parity compensation for early care educators in #NewYork. States and cities need to step up and fund equitable salaries for #ECE professionals - some already have! Read more here: earlychildhoodny.org/docs/parity-...
earlychildhoodny.org
December 17, 2024 at 4:23 PM
I'm very proud of the work I was able to do in 2024, including this report on parity compensation for early care educators in #NewYork. States and cities need to step up and fund equitable salaries for #ECE professionals - some already have! Read more here: earlychildhoodny.org/docs/parity-...
Happy to find a new home to share my work and find my #ECEpolicy people! Gimme a shout if I should follow you! ⬇️
December 3, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Happy to find a new home to share my work and find my #ECEpolicy people! Gimme a shout if I should follow you! ⬇️