October 3, 2024
Valuing the Education of Early Childhood Educators
Excerpt: "Starting Strong III (OECD) confirms what those working in the early learning and child care (ELCC) field have long known: 鈥渨ell-educated, well-trained professionals are the key factor in providing high-quality early childhood education and care.鈥 Yet despite the importance of the role and its connection to quality, there is no consensus in Canada on what educational standards constitutes a 鈥渨ell-educated and well-trained professional鈥 and who may use the professional title 鈥渆arly childhood educator鈥 (ECE)."