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Many superintendents in the United States value early learning programs. In fact, according to a 2017 Gallup poll, 80% of U.S. superintendents who
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Early years teachers have the powerful opportunity to support children as they grow. We must properly support them.
Today, World Teachers’ Day, we
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A well-trained and supported staff is necessary in order for young children to receive high-quality education and care. But, in Ireland, low
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A new article, from Michelle Neuman and Mark Roland of R4D, asks: what do early childhood professionals and paraprofessionals need to know and be
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Across the globe there are great disparities among countries, and within systems across sectors, on how competences and standards are defined, the
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Last month, a new resource was released that puts a focus on engaging young children -and those who work with them.
The early years of set the tone