Early Care and Education

Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) on Louisiana’s Early Childhood Education System,Children, and Families

Posted by Jamar Little on August 7, 2025 | Featured

Overview The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), recently passed by Congress and signed into law by the president, includes sweeping changes to federal policy that will deeply affect children and families. For Louisiana, a state where many families … Read More

Tags: Child Welfare, Child Well-Being, Childhood Education, Early Care and Education

Incorporating Early Educators’ Experience Into Career Pathways

Posted by Jamar Little on July 7, 2025 | Featured

Several states are looking to revise their Early Care and Education (ECE) career pathways to make them more accessible and competency-based. Field experience is one route for educators to gain competencies, but few states include experience as a qualification for … Read More

Tags: Child Welfare, Early Care, Early Care and Education, ECE, Education, Foster Care, Safety Permanency & Well-being