Bethany Edwards
Before entering the early childhood education field, Bethany specialized in education law while pursuing her master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, focusing specifically on child advocacy and anti-bullying policy. Through her graduate studies and subsequent role as QRIS coordinator for the WestEd E3 Institute, Bethany came to recognize the paramount importance of the first five years of life and the impact early childhood educators have on child development. Bethany joined CSCCE as a Research and Policy Associate in 2016 and currently works from Fort Worth, Texas.
Publications by Bethany Edwards
About the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)
Conducting research and proposing policy solutions aimed at improving how our nation prepares, supports, and rewards the early care and education workforce since 1999.
Blog
In the News
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Secretary Cardona Says Back to Normal Is a ‘Low Bar’ in Early Childhood Education
EdSurge • June 16, 2021
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Reopening Isn’t Enough — Child Care System Must Be Transformed, Providers Say
Truthout • June 12, 2021
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Childcare worker shortages, waitlists – parents face hurdles returning to work
CNN Business • June 11, 2021
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Building a Strong Early Learning Workforce
National Conference of State Legislatures • June 10, 2021
