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Title: Exploring the Current Landscape of the United States Early Childhood Care and Education Workforce.
Authors: Kim, Hyunjin1 (AUTHOR) hkimed@uri.edu, Brand, Susan Trostle1 (AUTHOR), Zeltzer, Rachael1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Early Childhood Education Journal. Oct2025, Vol. 53 Issue 7, p2407-2419. 13p.
Subject Terms: *Preschool teachers, *Educational quality, *Child care, *Career development, Reforms, Futurologists, Compensation management
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: This study provides the challenges and opportunities facing the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) workforce in the United States. Acknowledging the pivotal role of early educators in children's development, the authors argue for comprehensive policy reforms to address economic and societal challenges faced by the ECCE workforce. Examining national best practices, offers a roadmap for enhancing the ECCE sector in the United States, emphasizing the need for improved compensation, professional development opportunities, and greater societal recognition of the ECCE workforce's value. The discussion extends to the implications of these challenges for the quality of early childhood education and the well-being of educators, suggesting a future research agenda focused on evaluating the effects of proposed reforms and exploring innovative strategies to support the ECCE workforce. This forward-looking approach aims not only to improve the status and quality of early childhood education but also to ensure a brighter future for children through a more supported, recognized, and valued ECCE workforce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Copyright of Early Childhood Education Journal is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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