Early Childhood Educators Set Illinois Kids on the Path to Success
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2023
Level
State
State(s)
Illinois
Policy Areas
Economic Justice, Education
Qualified teachers are the foundation of high-quality early care and education (ECE). However, inadequate compensation and subpar working conditions for ECE workers threatens the quality of programs, by leading to high levels of turnover. This report urges policymakers to invest in Illinois' ECE workers, by adequately compensating them and training them before and during their service