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.

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

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The urgency of prioritizing early childhood education cannot be overstated. Decades of research have unequivocally demonstrated its pivotal role in shaping a child's future trajectory. Yet, a ...

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 ...

Early childhood education opportunities like ESSS make sure children in Washington, and other states across America, are building critical learning skills that set them up for success in the ...

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.