News and Insights from the Early Educator Investment Collaborative

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Beyond the Pilot Webinar & Grant Report Insights

The Collaborative is thrilled to continue showcasing the Transforming Early Educator Lead Teacher Preparation Programs Through Multi-Partner Innovation Grant report. The November newsletter spotlights grantee interviews and announces the upcoming Beyond the Pilot Webinar. Continued

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Innovation Grant Report + Expert Advisory Committee

The October newsletter shares Transforming Early Educator Lead Teacher Preparation Programs Through Multi-Partner Innovation Grant report. It summarizes the grantee partnerships’ successes and lessons learned, along with insights into efforts to sustain the grants’ progress. The newsletter also showcases the members of the 2024-2025 Expert Advisory Committee. Continued

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Executive Director Letter & Fund Report

The September newsletter presents the 2021-2024 Fund Cycle report, detailing the impact of collective efforts and the progress made toward advancing our mission. It also includes seasonal reflections from The Collaborative’s Executive Director, Dr. Ola J. Friday. Continued

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New Compensation Grantees & UPLIFT in the Field

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. The newsletter also spotlights the work of UPLIFT-CA in the field, along with a recap of the UPLIFT-CA community… Continued

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Advancing ECE Workforce Compensation and Equity: Interview with The Collaborative’s Director

The Collaborative is excited to share this interview with Bruno J. Navarro, of Early Learning Nation and The Collaborative’s Director. They discussed key findings from The Collaborative’s commissioned study to assess the viability of a national, competency-based certification for lead teachers working with children from birth to 8 years old in the United States. Read… Continued

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Grantee Updates from BUILD 2023

The Collaborative is excited to share updates, reflections, and photos from our IHE Partnership grantee sessions at the BUILD Initiative’s 2023 Annual Conference! We are also pleased to share updates on our new Innovation in Early Childhood Education Compensation Grantees. Continued

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The Collaborative Awards $9M for Sustainable ECE Compensation

The Collaborative is excited to announce our new grantee partnerships! The Collaborative awarded $9M in grants to Colorado Department of Early Childhood, the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children to support systems innovations increasing compensation for the early childhood education workforce. Continued

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New Report: Strategies for Systems Change

The Collaborative is pleased to share a new report featuring the work of our IHE Partnership Grantees: Strategies for Systems Change: Lessons Learned from the Transforming Early Educator Lead Teacher Preparation Programs Through Multi-Partner Innovation Grant Program. Continued