In a groundbreaking move, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board (IDB) has leveraged innovative economic tools to address a critical workforce need: childcare. This initiative not only supports local businesses but also sets a precedent for how communities can tackle the intertwined challenges of economic development and early childhood education. The Industrial Park Childcare Solution…
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ICYMI: Childcare Struggles are Affecting Farm Families
What do fresh foods on YOUR kitchen table and the childcare crisis have in common? Unfortunately, a lot more than we might expect. A research paper by Penn State professor Florence Becot and Ohio State associate professor Shoshanah Inwood helps us answer that question. The report reveals that farm families often have to make difficult…
» Read MoreICYMI: Young Kids Are Struggling With Developmental Skills
“Pandemic babies” are arriving to school more behind than prior classes. Madeline Will’s article in Education Week, Young Kids Are Struggling With Skills Like Listening, Sharing, and Using Scissors, which features findings from Education Week’s State of Teaching Survey, highlights the struggles of children who started their education during the pandemic. Key Takeaways: As we…
» Read MoreICYMI: Pandemic Babies and Toddlers are Now in School and are Struggling
Social distancing has affected the social skills of “pandemic babies.” As Loud Voices for Little Kids, we have been especially concerned with the expected delays in physical and mental development that have affected many “pandemic babies.” According to The New York Times, these children are now entering classrooms and are showing to be extremely behind…
» Read MoreICYMI: The US Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents
As advocates for early care and education in Tennessee, we’re deeply concerned about the recent U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. This report sheds light on the immense pressures facing today’s parents, which inevitably impact our children’s development and learning. The advisory highlights that 48% of parents report feeling…
» Read MorePlay Based Learning Activities!
Playing is crucial for early childhood development and learning – and it’s fun! In order to Be a Loud Voice for Little Kids and advocate for early care and education, it’s helpful to understand a little bit about HOW parents, educators, caregivers can teach developmental lessons to the earliest learners. While there is a time…
» Read MoreTennessee Early Educators, Take Care of YOU!
School is back in session and we need to talk about something that’s as important as your morning coffee: self-care! We know you’re out there every day, shaping young minds, wiping noses, and pouring into the future leaders of Tennessee. But let’s face it, even superheroes need a break sometimes. So, we’ve put together some…
» Read MoreLunch ‘n’ Learn: Data Dashboard 2.0
ICYMI here’s a recap of our August 30 Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Data Dashboard 2.0. We heard from Carlisle King (Executive Director) and Gabriella Guerra (Senior Research Analyst) of the Early Childhood Data Collaborative with Child Trends, about best practices, new features, and helpful tips when using the new Data Dashboard. Watch the Video (We recommend…
» Read MoreThe 5 Developmental Domains
Playing is crucial for early childhood development and learning – and it’s fun! In order to Be a Loud Voice for Little Kids and advocate for early care and education, it’s helpful to understand a little bit about child development. One of the really wonderful things about supporting a child’s development is that it is…
» Read MoreLunch ‘n’ Learn: NEXT Memphis Child Care Shared Services Solution
ICYMI here’s a recap of our August 25 Lunch ‘n’ Learn: NEXT Memphis Child Care Shared Services Solution. We heard from Corey Strong, Director of Partnerships | First 8 Memphis, and Alicia Norman, Director | NEXT Memphis, about how NEXT Memphis is increasing the quality and capacity of child care centers through their shared services model. Watch the…
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