DECEMBER 2021
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Foundation for Child Development: The Learning Curve Newsletter
Strengthening the Well-Being and Diversity of the Early Care and Education Workforce

Foundation for Child Development Grants in Action

The Foundation for Child Development supports scholarship for early-career researchers through our Young Scholars Program (YSP) ([link removed]) by funding implementation research that is policy- and practice-relevant and that examines the preparation, compensation, well-being, and the status of the early care and education (ECE) workforce. Since 2018, the Urban Institute and Child Trends facilitated a series of annual convenings to support the professional development of our YSP scholars to link research to policy and practice. In the convenings, YSP scholars, practitioners, and policymakers explored the challenges and opportunities in shaping policy solutions informed by research. Each convening fostered discussion on specific policy and practice issues relevant to ensuring a diverse ECE workforce that is well prepared, supported, and compensated in their provision of high-quality early care and education that meets the needs of all young children.

Strengthening the Diversity and Quality of the Early Care and Education Workforce: Summary of the 2018 and 2019 Convenings ([link removed])

The 2018 convening focused on strengthening ECE workforce diversity while improving workforce quality, with panelists and attendees addressing the following question: How can policy maintain the diversity of the ECE workforce while increasing professionalism?

In 2019, the emphasis was on preparing the ECE workforce to meet the diverse needs of children. The conversation centered on answering the following question: How can policy support the preparation of the ECE workforce to meet the diverse needs of young children?
Read the Strengthening the Quality of the Workforce Report ([link removed])

Racial, Economic, and Social Justice for the Early Care and Education Workforce: Pre ([link removed]) –, During, and Post–COVID-19: January 2021 Convening Summary ([link removed])
In the 2021 virtual convening, discussion on research to policy and practice connections focused on how to achieve racial, economic, and social justice for the early care and education workforce: pre-, during, and post-COVID-19.
Learn More About the Racial, Economic, and Social Justice Report ([link removed])

The Urban Wire blog post The Pandemic Exacerbated the Child Care Crisis. How Can States Reverse the Trend? ([link removed]) , shares how states can use evidence-based solutions to advance racial equity and equitable pay and benefits to strengthen the workforce to ensure high-quality ECE all children deserve.
Read the Urban Wire Blog Post ([link removed])
ABOUT US Research, policy and practice—we connect these pieces to help build early childhood systems that enable children to reach their full potential. Founded in 1900, the Foundation for Child Development identifies needs, fills gaps and integrates knowledge for successful implementation and continuous improvement. Learn more about our focus areas and download resources by clicking these links:

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