Learning Roundtable #5: Exploring Pay Equity in Early Childhood Education: Lessons from Washington, D.C.

Background:
Compensation for early care and education professionals has long lagged behind that of K-12 educators, despite the critical role they play in supporting children and families. At the same time, addressing low pay is complicated by the already high cost of child care for families. Washington, D.C.’s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund offers a groundbreaking solution to this challenge, aiming to increase pay and address longstanding inequities within the workforce. Join us for a one-hour virtual learning session to explore the implementation, impact, and potential for replicating this innovative policy.

Guest Speakers:
Erica Greenberg:
Greenberg is a senior fellow and PK–12 team lead in the Center on Education Data and Policy at the Urban Institute. Her research spans early childhood and K–12 education with a focus on public prekindergarten. She also investigates the causes, consequences, and measurement of educational inequality.

Hannah Matthews:
Matthews is the director of policy, planning and research for the Division of Early Learning in the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for the District of Columbia. In this role, Hannah provides leadership for the development and implementation of child care, pre-K, early intervention and subsidized child care policies and regulations; supports development of the Division’s strategic plan; and engages with other District agencies.

Agenda:

• Welcome and Introductions
• Presentations from Erica and Hannah
• Q&A
• Closing

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