The Political Will to Improve Early Childhood Systems

 The Political Will to Improve Early Childhood Systems

 

 I have discovered that politics play an important role in the early childhood education field. I noticed that President Obama has brought   early childhood education to the forefront by increasing funding for early learning programs. I noticed in my state that if the governor is not for education they will cut the budget. I notice  in this election that  education was the most important thing in the voters in my state. The child care leaders in my state start a campaign call Pre- K for PA.  This campaign wanted candidates running for office to know the important of Pre- K program and the benefits of early learning.                       

 

The part that appeals to me the most advocacy there is so many causes that you can advocate for like funding early childhood education, better pay for teachers and more quality childcare centers. I also feel that networking it's also good when advocating you meet new people and they share same views as to do and work together to fight a cause.

Parent, Family, and Community Engagement

Parent, Family, and Community Engagement

I was drew to the stories because each of them gave testimony how Head Start change their lives. It was good to see how parent appreciate the program.

 

 Involvement is a good opportunity for parents and family member’s benefits young children, families, and early childhood field because, when you are involve in your child’s education. Its shows you how to provide the best education for your child. It help us if your  child has special need you get  services  for them  and you can get step by step understanding of the services and you  can  advocates the  services faster because you are there at school to talk to the appropriate people. In the Head start programs it provides a job opportunity.  Also, getting on policy counsel helps   u to provide policy for school to help the school quality and give you the opportunity to interact with community and state official to make schools better. You also get to the opportunity to travel to conference to learn strategies about education your child.

The value of hearing these story for early childhood professional it show how parents and teachers  can work together to support the child. Also when the programs are successful the community leader can advocate for more program in the community to help family.

 I feel that family involvement is essential for all strand in the early childhood field. The Head Start model is the best one because it incorporate all aspect of the family.  For example, whoever is important to the child in the family like grand mom, grand pop, mom, dad, aunt and uncle head start support the whole family.  As a teacher in early head start program I see how my parents are involve with every aspect of the program from being on policy counsel, helping teachers plan events, and volunteering in classroom

 

 

 

 

Quality Programs for All children

 Quality Programs for All children

As I view the multimedia presentation this week I learned a lot about the history of early childhood education as it relate to public policy some information I did know and some I did not know I would take this knowledge that I gain to use for rest class and beyond. In previous classes I learn the history of early childhood education as relate career path.   Early childhood education has been around for hundred and touch millions of children and families lives. 

 I notice that in the 19 century all the strand change to support the families. The day Nursery   school real change with every major event in the country like 1950   with Brown verse the Board education and 1960 with the Civil Right Era. Also In the 1964 for Head Start way form for children of low income so that get healthy start on education. All of these strand support and rich child education thought life.
  My opinion is the President is specking about the important of early learning and has increase the funding for it. Also feel that states have their viewpoint on how the money is spent for early learning programs. For example I live in the state of Pennsylvania the governor for the past three years has cut early learning budget by 14 percent.  When he was running for re-election he gave some of money back for early learning. By me going to school and networking with different teachers I see how the budget cut have affect them.   Also as teacher I see how the budget cut as affect families because programs had to cut the number of children that they service.  I found that if have a governor that is for education they will invest in early childhood programs. I wish could show people who are not in the early childhood education field the important of these programs to families and children.

I hope in the next five year to increase the awareness of early childhood education all leaders that are in power that make decision that will affect education policy.  I hope childcare is adorable for all family in five years.  I also hope some form of universal preschool in all states. I hope that teacher salary increase because we losing teacher in the field   I wish there are more quality center for children to go.

What Resonates With You About Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy?

What Resonates With You About Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy?

 

Part 1 Why I did choose this specialization?   After I finish my Master of Education Degree. I was looking for  program  doctorate degree I came across  for public policy in ECE.I decide to take that instead on going for my doctorate degree.  I feel that advocate children and families is what I do every day. I want to learn more about public policy so I can speak community leaders and government leader to talk about the important of early learning.

Part 2 Why are advocates essential in the early childhood field?

Advocates are essential in the early childhood field we are teaching future leader of tomorrow. Advocates are the people who advocate for the field of early learning.  People who advocates give the voice for children, families, teachers who are involved in the early children field. They also tell the politicians what we need in the field for example, for more funding for programs.

Part 3 What do you hope to learn about policy and advocacy?

 I hope to learn more about the how public policy work and how can use in my community. I want to take the knowledge that I learn from this class and work with different organization to advocate for more funding for early childhood education.  Also I want work with community leaders to advocate for more quality childcare programs.