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 … Read More

Background: On June 20, 2023, lawmakers united together and passed Vermont’s most  comprehensive child care bill into law. The 2023 Child Care Bill - Act 76 - makes Vermont's child … Read More

Background: The National Institute for Early Education Research has identified a framework that outlines critical components for enhancing infant and toddler development and well-being. This framework is grounded in developmental theory and evaluation of effective practices/initiatives, providing a roadmap for identifying effective programmatic goals and building on the Grow New Jersey Kids (GNJK) quality rating … Read More