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In a paper published in the Early Childhood Education Journal, CEHD faculty members Rebecca Rohloff Clough and Gary Bingham recommend that educators more closely connect the standards between preschool and elementary school for a more continuous learning experience across grade levels: https://t.gsu.edu/46JOwGm

Early childhood educators bear the brunt of the cost of educating young children. An early childhood practitioner with an advanced (MSc/MEd...)degree who wants to remain in the classroom/early learning environment with young children is not paid on par with a Kindergarten teacher or a 1st grade teacher with the same qualifications. 😥 The responsibilities while different are similar. One of the most important factors in the strength of the early childhood experience for children is the level of education of the teacher/practitioner. #financialjusticforearlychildhoodeducators #earlychildhoodequity

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California is making it easier to become a preschool teacher, aiming to address the statewide teacher shortage and expand its public preschool program. The state introduced a new PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential to fast-track teachers into the classroom. Sacramento State will start offering this credential in fall 2025, and it's part of California's Master Plan for Early Learning and Care. This initiative seeks to ensure educators are well-trained in equitable, inclusive, and diverse teaching practices for early education. Read the full article to learn more about these changes and their potential impact on Sacramento: https://lnkd.in/g_jAevyx #EducationReform #TeacherShortage #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeachingOpportunities #EDURP

Under-designed. A collective blindspot. I can tell you all about why substitute teaching isn't working well in America. And Substantial Classrooms we are working hard to get it working better for kids and adults. But it's a bit perplexing -- and disheartening -- to see that the dynamics around substitute teaching are similar across many countries. The only positive outlier is Australia, where subs are more like visiting nurses, highly skilled and paid well. Trying to make sense of what creates the circumstances for the same systemic weakness to show up in so many different places. And if it's possible to change it.

Happy Elementary School Teacher Day! This day provides an opportunity to formally acknowledge and appreciate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of our Elementary School educators. It recognizes the role they play in shaping the future of their students and society. . . . #motion360therapy #primitivereflexes #therapeuticlistening #occupationaltherapy #sensoryprocessing

In our increasingly diverse and multicultural society, it’s more important than ever for teachers to incorporate culturally responsive instruction in the classroom, whether teaching pre primary, elementary school, or middle school. Our ECE 102 program helps bring an understanding of family and community dynamics when addressing children and their needs. The roles and interactions of family members are examined and cultural diversity is explored in the ECE 102 program. It consists of 3 Units/45 Clock Hours. Cost – $499.95. To qualify to work with children in their early years, call +1 650-345-1555 and register for the best Child Development Classes. #TeachersofIG #ToddlerActivities #EarlyYearIdeas #EarlyLiteracy #EarlyEd #ChildDevelopmentClass #CollegePrep #CareerGoal #ChildDevelopmentClasses #ChildDevelopmentCourses #OnlineClasses #StudyStudy #EducationSystem #SantaClara #California

The Bay Area is at the forefront of tackling a national crisis: a severe shortage of teachers. As stated by The Mercury News, "nearly 40% of schools in California had teaching vacancies they found either very difficult or impossible to fill, according to the Learning Policy Institute, a research organization that focuses on K-12 education. That, of course, trickled down to the need for — and the lack of — substitute teachers, which classrooms are still feeling today." 📉 Alameda County's Pipeline to Increase Community Teachers (PICT) program is designed to provide school districts with qualified substitutes who are familiar with the community in which they work. One of the goals of this program is to draw more people into the world of teaching. 📚 That's why I'm proud to announce that I've applied to the program in hopes to spend more time in the classroom while supporting my community. 🙌 If you're in the Bay Area and interested in teaching, consider applying here: https://lnkd.in/gNuH5Eu2 Let's make a difference, one classroom at a time 🍎. #TeacherShortage #EducationReform #ActNow