by mgiles | May 17, 2024 | WEESSN
Education, Respect, Collaboration: The Benefits of Positive Food Environments Positive food environments in early care and education programs should be rooted in education, respect, and collaboration. The result? We empower children and their families to make healthy...
by mgiles | May 16, 2024 | Advocacy, Events, Workforce
A Day Without Child Care: Wisconsin Doesn’t Have to Imagine Challenges persist for providers, parents, and communities What happens to a community when regulated early care and education is no longer available? Over the past decade, Wisconsin residents have started...
by mgiles | Apr 1, 2024 | Spotlight, T.E.A.C.H.
Women’s History Month and Equity: Perspective from a Researcher | A Q&A with Dr. Toshiba Adams, Ph.D. Dr. Toshiba Adams, Ph.D., recently discussed the intersection of gender, race, class and culture through an early childhood lens in honor of 2024 Women’s History...
by mgiles | Mar 11, 2024 | Spotlight, Workforce
When Elena, a family child care provider, wanted to transition from being a certified to a licensed program, WECA helped with friendly and culturally responsive support. “The truth is everything is excellent,” shared Elena, owner of Little Sunshine Bilingual Family...
by mgiles | Mar 11, 2024 | Spotlight
Enriching Professional Development Opportunities Amy Burkhalter had long wanted to attend early childhood-focused conferences. WECA helped turn the longtime early educator’s thought into a reality in fall 2023 by supporting her attendance at National Association for...