by mgiles | Oct 17, 2024 | Conference, Events, Spotlight
Early childhood education is a calling. Throughout early educators’ careers, they create an environment that encourages children’s positivity, belonging, and success – now and long into the future. That was the message Saturday keynote speaker Dr. Anthony Broughton,...
by mgiles | Sep 20, 2024 | Events, Spotlight, T.E.A.C.H., Uncategorized, Workforce
Paving the Way for Success: Celebrating 25 Years of T.E.A.C.H. When Brooke Goudreau was 17 years old, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to be “when she grew up,” but she already had started working in early care and education. She certainly knew she wanted to make a...
by mgiles | Jul 12, 2024 | Provider Spotlight, Spotlight, Uncategorized, Workforce
‘If you’re motivated, you can make a difference’ Heather Murray’s child care advocacy journey really took off after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The owner of a group center in Waunakee, she recounts how Arthouse Preschool stayed open in the face of many...
by mgiles | 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 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...
