by Jennifer Hilgendorf | Apr 5, 2021 | Advocacy, Provider Spotlight, Workforce
It began with idle small talk at a friend’s party. But that’s always how it begins. “I’m a Realtor, what do you do?” “I’m a teacher.” “Oh, that’s such a rewarding job! My niece is in second grade. What grade do you teach?” “I teach...
by Jen Dittrich | Feb 3, 2021 | Provider Spotlight, T.E.A.C.H., Workforce
We often hear the challenges of adult learning. The constant balancing act required to work full time, attend school, and care for a family all at once. These challenges, a once in a lifetime pandemic, and widespread calls for social justice have burdened our...
by Chanel Clark | Jan 8, 2021 | Advocacy, Best Practices, COVID, Workforce
By Chanel Clark, WEESSN-Dane County Lead Coach We have heard many of you expressing your concern about the COVID-19 vaccine in our state. We know that this process will take time, but we want to make sure to share the facts we have currently on this issue. In December...
by Paula Drew | Dec 30, 2020 | Advocacy, Workforce
by Paula Drew, Co-Director, WEESSN The child care sector has been named in every pandemic relief bill proposed to congress since the spring. The importance of this work has never been more clear. And while we must keep advocating for the long-term Child Care is...
by Paula Drew | Oct 22, 2020 | Advocacy, Best Practices, Policy, Workforce
Thank you Governor Evers and the Wisconsin State Legislature for the investment of federal CARES Act funding into Wisconsin’s child care programs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs around the state have said that this funding has been vital in helping them...
by Paula Drew | Aug 24, 2020 | Advocacy, Best Practices, Policy, Workforce
by Paula Drew, Co-Director Wisconsin Early Education Shared Services Network This is the sixth and final post in the series Uncovering Stories from the Early Care and Education Field During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A series which explores the challenges of our essential...
