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Early Childhood Career Development Center receives prestigious Heckscher Grant

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The Institute’s Early Childhood Career Development Center has been awarded a grant from the Heckscher Foundation for Children for an innovative new work readiness program that will prepare participants for jobs in early childhood programs in New York State. The Career Development Center created the 15-week Early Childhood Work Readiness Program in collaboration with seven…

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Policy Effects on NYC Early Education Centers

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Dr. Maria Mavrides Calderon’s policy brief discusses the implications of compensation and work conditions policies affecting New York City Early Education Centers (NYCEECs). Throughout this brief, Dr. Mavrides Calderon (Early Scholar Cohort 2021) amplifies the voices of directors, teachers and parents working or attending NYCEECs. The brief uses information from a qualitative study conducted by…

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Research Brief and Resources from the ECE Workforce COVID-19 Survey: Who is Caring for the ECE Workforce?

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We are pleased to share a new research brief that highlights the stress and emotional strain that educators have experienced in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic based on an analysis of the survey of the New York’s Early Care and Education Workforce. As we enter in to a new phase in our path to recovery, we hope to draw attention to how the field is faring and call…

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Secondary Trauma in the Post-Pandemic Early Childcare Workforce

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What I’ve recognized during this pandemic, and most of the world has applauded, is the courage and commitment from our front line workers.  Front line workers such as gas station attendants, delivery truck drivers, child care professionals, grocery store workers, home health aides, babysitters, teachers, nurses, doctors, janitors and public transportation employees are essential to…

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