Investment in early childhood education is not just a moral imperative—it’s an economic strategy. I urge our lawmakers to prioritize the care and education of Indiana’s youngest citizens.

Early childhood learning programs make this possible. We must invest in early childhood education to make sure all students can succeed. Washington state legislators should continue supporting ...

Tara Williams, who heads the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children (MaineAEYC), recently authored an article on the importance of supporting childcare and early learning. Many in ...

The Standard-Times verifies and reviews all letters to the editor we receive. The letters represent the views of the letter writers, not those of The Standard-Times. The economy depends on child care.

Jost is the director of early childhood at West Central Initiative. This letter does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Forum's editorial board nor Forum ownership.

I was an early childhood teacher for 40-plus years. I taught teachers at UNE while serving as the director of the UNE children’s center. I founded Cocoons Day School in Kennebunk.

In Lancaster County, early childhood educators earn a median wage of $15.15 an hour. The school has seen a dozen staff resignations since we enrolled, and this startling statistic is common in ...

There is a dire and pressing need for high-quality, low-cost early childhood education in our community. In Columbia, we have a persistent achievement gap between children raised in poverty and ...

Staffing is a key component to quality child care. Research shows that skilled and consistent educators in a classroom create long-lasting change for children. However, wages frequently do not provide ...

Letter: Early childhood education is needed December 26, 2023 at 8:00 AM Comments Share ...