National Early Care and Education Workforce Center
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Supporting the ECE workforce with research & evaluation, research translation, and technical assistance.
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For lasting systems change, early educators must be co-creators & decision-makers, not just advisors! Their practical insight is the key to lasting change in early care & education. The 3rd brief in our Change Framework series shows how #EarlyEducators are already leading efforts: buff.ly/k8iuvTc
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
For lasting systems change, early educators must be co-creators & decision-makers, not just advisors! Their practical insight is the key to lasting change in early care & education. The 3rd brief in our Change Framework series shows how #EarlyEducators are already leading efforts: buff.ly/k8iuvTc
Collaboration thrives when leaders are intentional—about who’s at the table, how they work together, & how to support participation. Our latest brief shares strategies for building and sustaining multi-sector & multi-partner collaboration to align around shared goals. buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE
October 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Collaboration thrives when leaders are intentional—about who’s at the table, how they work together, & how to support participation. Our latest brief shares strategies for building and sustaining multi-sector & multi-partner collaboration to align around shared goals. buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE
Our brief highlights how collaboration across sectors & partners is essential for sustainable systems change for the ECE workforce. This is the 2nd brief in a series on the drivers of systems change. Explore strategies to strengthen cross-sector partnerships: buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE
October 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Our brief highlights how collaboration across sectors & partners is essential for sustainable systems change for the ECE workforce. This is the 2nd brief in a series on the drivers of systems change. Explore strategies to strengthen cross-sector partnerships: buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE
Our new brief shows ECE leaders how to start small with using data to improve #compensation, #career pathways, and working conditions. It shares 3 evidence-based practices for effectively leveraging data-driven systems change for the ECE workforce. Learn more: buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE
October 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Our new brief shows ECE leaders how to start small with using data to improve #compensation, #career pathways, and working conditions. It shares 3 evidence-based practices for effectively leveraging data-driven systems change for the ECE workforce. Learn more: buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE
Research shows benefits are key for early educator retention, financial stability & time off. Yet many program directors report limited ability to offer them. Our new brief shares state strategies to help close the ECE benefits gap. buff.ly/cFB986L #WeWorkForECE
October 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Research shows benefits are key for early educator retention, financial stability & time off. Yet many program directors report limited ability to offer them. Our new brief shares state strategies to help close the ECE benefits gap. buff.ly/cFB986L #WeWorkForECE
Read and explore the full briefs:
- How States can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators: buff.ly/cFB986L
- Benefits Packages Offered to Center-Based ECE Educators: buff.ly/zWqJ1Va #WeWorkForECE
- How States can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators: buff.ly/cFB986L
- Benefits Packages Offered to Center-Based ECE Educators: buff.ly/zWqJ1Va #WeWorkForECE
October 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Read and explore the full briefs:
- How States can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators: buff.ly/cFB986L
- Benefits Packages Offered to Center-Based ECE Educators: buff.ly/zWqJ1Va #WeWorkForECE
- How States can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators: buff.ly/cFB986L
- Benefits Packages Offered to Center-Based ECE Educators: buff.ly/zWqJ1Va #WeWorkForECE
#EarlyChildhoodEducation programs are less likely to offer benefits compared to other industries. View this thread to learn more about trends in access to benefits among the #ECE workforce from two of our recent research-to-practice briefs.
October 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#EarlyChildhoodEducation programs are less likely to offer benefits compared to other industries. View this thread to learn more about trends in access to benefits among the #ECE workforce from two of our recent research-to-practice briefs.
Our brief highlights how data can inform every stage of the systems change life cycle. This is the 1st brief in a series on the drivers of systems change. Discover how #leaders prioritize data-drive decision making to better understand workforce challenges. buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE
September 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our brief highlights how data can inform every stage of the systems change life cycle. This is the 1st brief in a series on the drivers of systems change. Discover how #leaders prioritize data-drive decision making to better understand workforce challenges. buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE
In August, our outstanding staff traveled to Baltimore, MD to lead the Change Framework Assessment Workshop with the MD State Department of Education as part of an Action Research Partnership on Wage Scale Design and Implementation.
September 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In August, our outstanding staff traveled to Baltimore, MD to lead the Change Framework Assessment Workshop with the MD State Department of Education as part of an Action Research Partnership on Wage Scale Design and Implementation.
Our research-to-practice brief “Incorporating Early Educators’ Experience Into Career Pathways” highlights how states are valuing experience alongside education & professional development in #career ladders for #ECE. Read more: buff.ly/6gF02wz #WeWorkForECE
August 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our research-to-practice brief “Incorporating Early Educators’ Experience Into Career Pathways” highlights how states are valuing experience alongside education & professional development in #career ladders for #ECE. Read more: buff.ly/6gF02wz #WeWorkForECE
New brief alert! “Financial Relief for Early Educators to Access Higher Education” highlights interviews with educators who say financial support is essential to continuing their education. We share 5 key state strategies #ECE leaders are taking to better support #EarlyEducators. buff.ly/DPDsyTE
August 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
New brief alert! “Financial Relief for Early Educators to Access Higher Education” highlights interviews with educators who say financial support is essential to continuing their education. We share 5 key state strategies #ECE leaders are taking to better support #EarlyEducators. buff.ly/DPDsyTE
August 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our research-to-practice brief “Five Strategies for Supporting ECE Educators Through Career Advancement” offers actionable ways to help #ECE #educators earn degrees & grow their careers. Read now: buff.ly/0PhEBWW #WeWorkForECE
August 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our research-to-practice brief “Five Strategies for Supporting ECE Educators Through Career Advancement” offers actionable ways to help #ECE #educators earn degrees & grow their careers. Read now: buff.ly/0PhEBWW #WeWorkForECE
A striking 62% of early educators agreed they had too much work to do everything well, which is substantially above the national average. Our #research highlight shows how better staffing practices—like hiring support staff and ensuring adequate coverage—can help. buff.ly/u3dLGRq #WeWorkForECE
August 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A striking 62% of early educators agreed they had too much work to do everything well, which is substantially above the national average. Our #research highlight shows how better staffing practices—like hiring support staff and ensuring adequate coverage—can help. buff.ly/u3dLGRq #WeWorkForECE
Our new RtP brief outlines 5 strategies states are using to promote #EarlyEducators’ access to #HigherEducation & opportunities to advance our knowledge of what strategies work best to meet their needs. Read the brief to learn about these strategies and action steps: buff.ly/DPDsyTE #WeWorkForECE
August 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our new RtP brief outlines 5 strategies states are using to promote #EarlyEducators’ access to #HigherEducation & opportunities to advance our knowledge of what strategies work best to meet their needs. Read the brief to learn about these strategies and action steps: buff.ly/DPDsyTE #WeWorkForECE
🤔 Did you know? Researchers out of Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center published a 2022 report that found 80% of early childhood educators say there aren’t enough staff to get everything done—compared to just 61% of workers nationally. Source: buff.ly/jUCkCil #WeWorkForECE
July 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🤔 Did you know? Researchers out of Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center published a 2022 report that found 80% of early childhood educators say there aren’t enough staff to get everything done—compared to just 61% of workers nationally. Source: buff.ly/jUCkCil #WeWorkForECE
Have you heard? The National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning launched the iCDA Course Preparation Series just for the #ECE workforce working toward their #CDA credential! Learn more here: buff.ly/bAaSN2h #WeWorkForECE
July 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Have you heard? The National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning launched the iCDA Course Preparation Series just for the #ECE workforce working toward their #CDA credential! Learn more here: buff.ly/bAaSN2h #WeWorkForECE
Did you know? Nearly 50% of center-based early educators and 39% of family child care educators hold an associate, bachelor’s, or higher degree. This shows the dedication of #EarlyEducators to furthering their skills! Dive into our brief for 5 strategies to help: buff.ly/xmPRa2Z #WeWorkForECE
July 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Did you know? Nearly 50% of center-based early educators and 39% of family child care educators hold an associate, bachelor’s, or higher degree. This shows the dedication of #EarlyEducators to furthering their skills! Dive into our brief for 5 strategies to help: buff.ly/xmPRa2Z #WeWorkForECE
Join our upcoming Coffee Chat on 7/8 at 2:00 p.m. ET as we discuss our RtP brief “Incorporating Early Educators’ Experience Into Career Pathways.” Connect with ECE system, program, & community leaders & spark meaningful conversations together. Register here: buff.ly/a0fP9VH
June 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Join our upcoming Coffee Chat on 7/8 at 2:00 p.m. ET as we discuss our RtP brief “Incorporating Early Educators’ Experience Into Career Pathways.” Connect with ECE system, program, & community leaders & spark meaningful conversations together. Register here: buff.ly/a0fP9VH
Field #experience is one way through which educators can gain key competencies, but few states include experience as a qualification for career advancement. Our brief highlights 2 ways for valuing and #compensating #EarlyEducators for their experience in career ladders. buff.ly/Im5RNqu #WeWorkForECE
June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Field #experience is one way through which educators can gain key competencies, but few states include experience as a qualification for career advancement. Our brief highlights 2 ways for valuing and #compensating #EarlyEducators for their experience in career ladders. buff.ly/Im5RNqu #WeWorkForECE
We have extended the application deadline to July 3 for two upcoming #TechnicalAssistance opportunities designed to support states, territories, and Tribes in advancing effective #career pathways! Learn more about each opportunity and apply by Thursday, July 3: buff.ly/zMfFSrq #WeWorkForECE
June 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We have extended the application deadline to July 3 for two upcoming #TechnicalAssistance opportunities designed to support states, territories, and Tribes in advancing effective #career pathways! Learn more about each opportunity and apply by Thursday, July 3: buff.ly/zMfFSrq #WeWorkForECE
New Brief! “Incorporating Early Educators’ Experience Into Career Pathways” is out now. Learn how #ECE leaders can build career pathways that incorporate educators’ real-world experience, as well as #professionaldevelopment & #education. Get inspired & read more: buff.ly/Im5RNqu #WeWorkForECE
June 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
New Brief! “Incorporating Early Educators’ Experience Into Career Pathways” is out now. Learn how #ECE leaders can build career pathways that incorporate educators’ real-world experience, as well as #professionaldevelopment & #education. Get inspired & read more: buff.ly/Im5RNqu #WeWorkForECE
Register for the 2025 National African American Child and Family Research Center Community-Engaged Research Conference on 6/12 in Atlanta, GA. Discuss and collaborate on research in early care and education & social and economic mobility. #CBPR #EconomicMobility #earlyeducation bit.ly/4ijKVVl
June 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Register for the 2025 National African American Child and Family Research Center Community-Engaged Research Conference on 6/12 in Atlanta, GA. Discuss and collaborate on research in early care and education & social and economic mobility. #CBPR #EconomicMobility #earlyeducation bit.ly/4ijKVVl
📣 We’re recruiting for 2 exciting #TechnicalAssistance opportunities to strengthen #CareerPathways in #ECE! Both opportunities support states, territories, and Tribes in integrating credit for prior work experience into career pathways. Learn more and apply by 6/23: buff.ly/tRDmysd #WeWorkForECE
June 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
📣 We’re recruiting for 2 exciting #TechnicalAssistance opportunities to strengthen #CareerPathways in #ECE! Both opportunities support states, territories, and Tribes in integrating credit for prior work experience into career pathways. Learn more and apply by 6/23: buff.ly/tRDmysd #WeWorkForECE
Whether you work in higher education or professional development, you play a key role in strengthening the #ECE workforce. Our new brief shares 5 key considerations to support #EarlyEducators in gaining degrees & credentials. Read the brief: buff.ly/xmPRa2Z #WeWorkForECE
May 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Whether you work in higher education or professional development, you play a key role in strengthening the #ECE workforce. Our new brief shares 5 key considerations to support #EarlyEducators in gaining degrees & credentials. Read the brief: buff.ly/xmPRa2Z #WeWorkForECE