New degree program at Marion Tech could open doors for childcare workers

A new associate degree at MTC offers affordable training for early childhood educators, with scholarships covering up to 90% ...
The Virginian-Pilot

CDA (Child Development Associates) Credentialing

Peninsula area – Diane Postman of Yorktown has been serving as a Professional Development Specialist for the Council for Professional Recognition’s Child Development Associate (CDA) National ...
Southeast Missourian

Child Development Associates Class graduates

The Educare Program's Child Development Associates Class held its graduation on May 20, 2014, at the Cape Public School Administration Building. The CDA class is a national credential from the Council ...
KELOLAND News

Child Development Associate credential now available for South Dakota high school students

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A new career and technical organization is helping address the teacher and childcare shortage across South Dakota. The group Educators Rising is partnering with other early ...
Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan

Iowa City school districts receive grant to expand child development courses

The Iowa Department of Education approved a $600,000 grant to be split between nine school districts across the state. This grant aims to help expand child care programs and provide students with a ...
Slate

Running a Pre-K Program Is Hard. So Why Do Some States Require Almost No Qualifications?

Every weekday morning, Leilani Au, a child care center director in Honolulu, wakes up early to figure out staff schedules for the day. With 18 teachers and more than 25 teachers’ aides, scheduling ...