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Earlier today, we shared ways to get involved to address the childcare shortage in our state. If you are looking for more data regarding child care deserts, Oregon State University has a powerful report with numbers and more. https://lnkd.in/gBYJQdEK #Oregon #Childcare #GenderJustice

While navigating the dynamic landscape of technological advancements, it's essential to recognize the transformative power of incorporating natural elements into childcare center designs for fostering our children's holistic development This research paper titled "Impact of Biophilic Design on Supporting Metacognitive Thinking in Early Childhood in Childcare Centers - A Multidisciplinary Study" illuminates how integrating natural elements can significantly enhance children's cognitive development, particularly their metacognitive skills. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dNnz7zUT #IEREKPress #PreviousPublications #ChildcareCenters #sustainability #Metacognitivedevelopment #Environmentalphsychology #Biophilicdesign #environment #Researchpaper

ICYMI: Reimagining the ideal child care system must include reimagining the work schedules of early childhood educators. Dig into our data that captures how 700 educators describe their ideal work schedule and the most common pain points they experience. Are you an early childhood educator looking to get involved? Be sure to take the survey located at the end of the blog! 

🚨5 DAYS LEFT…. 📢 Do you work in Early Childhood Education? 🔎 Do you know someone who works in Early Childhood Education? 📍 The ECE sector is so important to our community; childcare allows parents to go back to work to develop our workforce and strengthen our economy and is a critical piece of the puzzle that influences people's choices to live, play, and work in our community. (Not to mention the obvious, the super important role ECE's play in child development, nurturing, and care of our community's youngest members, that goes without saying! ) The feedback we receive will be shared through a community report. Please help our team get this survey out to anyone you know working in the ECE sector to help us understand more about how Hamilton's ECE's are fairing. This project is done in partnership with McMaster Research Shop - and you can find the survey here: https://lnkd.in/guyFhsiu

📅 How did COVID-19 affect children's ECE attendance in New Jersey? Discover the pandemic's impact in our report. Get the details: https://lnkd.in/eEFTi4Vj #COVIDImpact #ChildCare 

Child-centric amusement spaces are evolving into sophisticated developmental play pens, taking inspiration from the changing landscape of schooling and childcare facilities. One such example is SeeSaw Spaces, a play-pen designed to ignite children's curiosity and foster holistic development.   SeeSaw Spaces integrates education, creativity, physical activity, and parent-child interaction into its design. With interactive learning zones, creative play experiences, and adventurous physical elements, SeeSaw Spaces provides an immersive environment where children can learn and explore while having fun.   Inspired by the evolving landscape of modern education, SeeSaw Spaces prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that children of all abilities can fully participate and enjoy. The developmental nature of its design also empowers children to thrive by nurturing their cognitive, social, and physical development in a dynamic and engaging setting, ensuring that fitness and limb coordination are given appropriate attention in their developmental journey.   If you’re looking for a space where your child can learn while playing, exploring and creating, developmental play-pens like See-saw are a great place to do so!   #SeeSawSpaces #ChildCare #ChildCentricAmusement #ChildDevelopment #EducationThroughPlay #InteractiveLearning #CreativePlay #InclusivePlay #ParentChildInteraction

64% of student parents report facing significant childcare challenges, impacting their ability to succeed academically. SimpliTaught’s AI-driven platform provides flexible, personalized learning solutions that cater to the unique needs of student parents. By offering adaptable education, we empower institutions to support their students more effectively. Discover how SimpliTaught can help your students balance their education and family life, leading to better outcomes for everyone. Learn more about our innovative solutions today! #EdTech #AIinEducation #SimpliTaught

🔥 Hot off the press 📰 ... the most comprehensive overview of the latest #trends and #insights shaping the current landscape in #childcare. If you build, manage, and/or grow high-quality early childhood programs, check out the just released "Building the Future of Early Childhood Education: 2024 Industry Snapshot Report". Inside this report you will find information on:  📸 the current state of #childcare as it relates to #enrollment, #staffing, #salary and #tuition rates; 📸 the top center #management and #operation #strategies utilized by center directors; 📸 the most common teaching #methodologies and #curriculum tools being implemented by educators; 📸 what center leaders are #prioritizing in 2024 Download your copy of "Building the Future of Early Childhood Education: 2024 Industry #SnapshotReport" here: https://lnkd.in/e8Y6jsvB

Check this out if you’re in early childhood education. Worth the quick read.

Education experts at the University of South Australia are calling for a national childhood workforce strategy to encourage more men into early learning and childcare professions. The call is part of the Minderoo Foundation Thrive by Five Dad’s Alliance Action Plan for the Early Years, which aims to support fathers to take a more active role in their children’s lives. Ensuring that children are cared for by healthy and positive role models – which includes both men and women – is a key part of this initiative. With the national and state focus on more accessible Early Learning for families, universal 3-year-old preschool, and the need for so many more educators to grow and support the early childhood workforce and provide support for quality teaching and learning , it is time to supercharge the ECEC workforce with a focus on increasing gender diversity: 2% is too low! https://lnkd.in/gsmrJCf7