by Maia Shipley | Jun 19, 2024 | Spotlight, Uncategorized, Workforce
Pastor Dan Lewig has a story to tell about bringing a vision to life in Richland County, a rural area in western Wisconsin. More than 80% of the area’s child care slots have been lost since the start of the pandemic and is a child care desert, meaning there are three...
by Maia Shipley | 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 Maia Shipley | 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 Maia Shipley | 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 Maia Shipley | 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...
