Saturday, November 8, 2014

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.

2 comments:

  1. Raejean,
    I believe all ECE professionals would agree for a pay increase within their salary. Teachers in ECE are to meet higher educational requirements to obtain a CDA, TCD or two degree to be lead teacher within the classroom but the pay does not reflect their credentials. As professionals in this field, we must continue to advocate for children and families along with the policies that will impact our careers and the children's future.

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  2. I completely agree with you that each state needs to be empowered to determine how to best implement the use of federal funds. The United States is a vastly different place and each state has a unique set of needs, assets and challenges. I also imagine that legislatures will feel more supportive of accepting those federal funds if they are able to use them in a discretionary fashion.

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