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We are thrilled to share our 2021-2024 Fund Cycle Report!
This comprehensive report captures the key accomplishments, challenges, and growth we’ve experienced over the past three years as we work toward transforming the early childhood education workforce with our partners. As we reflect on our progress, we remain committed to advancing equitable opportunities for early educators and look forward to the continued journey ahead.
Professional educators.
Professional compensation.
Prepared children.
About Us
The Early Educator Investment Collaborative’s goal is to accelerate progress in the early childhood education profession and ensure early educators have the supports they need to be well-prepared and appropriately compensated. Learn more.
What’s New
Check out our latest grantee updates, webinars, and news below.
NEWSLETTER
In our April newsletter, we’re diving deeper into our narrative change efforts. In partnership with Community Change, we’re amplifying the voices of parents and providers whose lives would be transformed by fair compensation—helping to build the public will needed to drive lasting policy change. We’re also previewing two dynamic sessions we’re supporting at the upcoming 2025 National Early Childhood Education Workforce Convening: one in partnership with the Council for Professional Recognition, exploring the power of credentials, and another with School Readiness Consulting and the Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children, focused on innovative strategies to improve access and retention in higher education for early educators
Learn more about these exciting initiatives here!
NEWSLETTER
Our February newsletter features the launch of the Compensation Capacity-Building Community of Practice in partnership with the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) at UC Berkeley. This initiative builds on $11.4M in grants aimed at increasing wages and benefits for the early childhood education workforce. As we prepare for the February 27th launch, hear from our grantees and our partners at CSCCE about how the teams will explore innovative compensation strategies through peer learning, expert insights, and collaboration. Learn more here.
NEWSLETTER
In our January newsletter, we highlight insights from our Executive Director on The Collaborative’s vision for 2025. This edition also explores upcoming initiatives and revisits key takeaways from our December webinar. Check out the newsletter to learn more about what’s ahead and reflect on the conversations shaping our work. You can find these exciting updates here.
WEBINAR
Our recent webinar explored the Transforming Lead Teacher Preparation Programs Grant report: Moving Beyond the Pilot. Presented by Annie Watson of School Readiness Consulting, and featuring a distinguished panel, including Dr. Olatokunbo Fashola, Winona Hao, Dr. Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz, the dynamic discussion, moderated by Ola J. Friday, highlighted the grant’s significant impact on advancing early childhood education through innovative practices and diverse partnerships. Catch the recording and check out resources from the learning community.
NEWSLETTER
In our November newsletter, we continue highlighting insights from the Transforming Lead Teacher Preparation Programs Through Multi-Partner Innovation Grant report: Moving Beyond the Pilot. This edition also spotlights the voices of grantee partners, who share their experiences and reflections in short interview clips. Check out the newsletter and hear directly from the grantees here.
NEWSLETTER
The October newsletter features the Transforming Early Educator Lead Teacher Preparation Programs Through Multi-Partner Innovation Grant report! This report summarizes the successes and lessons learned of the grantee partnerships and offers some insights into efforts to sustain the progress initiated by the grants. Read the executive summary here. The newsletter also showcases The Collaborative’s Expert Advisory Committee. You can find these exciting updates here.
NEWSLETTER
We are excited to share our September newsletter, featuring the 2021-2024 Fund Cycle report! This report highlights the remarkable impact of our collective efforts and the progress we’ve made toward advancing our mission. You’ll also find insightful seasonal reflections from The Collaborative’s Executive Director, Dr. Ola J. Friday. Be sure to explore the newsletter to dive into the report and hear more from Dr. Friday here.
NEW GRANTEES
Our August newsletter announced our new grantee partnerships! The Collaborative awarded an additional $2.1M in grants through our Compensation-Capacity Building Grant to Child Care Associates of Tarrant County, Texas, and the Minnesota Department of Education. Learn more about the grantee teams and their work here. The newsletter also spotlights the work of UPLIFT-CA in the field. Check out a recap of the UPLIFT-CA community of practice here.
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