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...
by Maia Shipley | 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...
by Maia Shipley | Feb 21, 2024 | Spotlight, WEESSN
Measuring What Matters: Impact of Data Collection in Wisconsin’s ECE Shared Services Network Understanding and evaluating the impact of a new service is critical to improving its offerings and meeting its mission. For Wisconsin Early Childhood Association’s...
by Maia Shipley | Feb 20, 2024 | Provider Spotlight, Spotlight
Supporting Educational and Career Journeys When Ebony graduated from high school, her next step was cosmetology school. It wasn’t until her best friend, the owner of a child care program, asked her to assist at the facility that she realized caring for and educating...
by Maia Shipley | Jan 22, 2024 | Spotlight, Uncategorized
A Key Research Partner and Advocate For at least two decades, professor and researcher Laura Dresser has worked together with WECA to advance studies and public policy that elevate the importance of increased compensation for the early childhood workforce. “WECA is...
