Center for the Study of Child Care Employment
Conducting research and proposing policy solutions aimed at improving how our nation prepares, supports, and rewards the early care and education workforce since 1999.
Lea J.E. Austin
Lea has more than a decade of experience in early childhood workforce and professional development. She plays a leadership role in the research and policy work of CSCCE, with a particular interest in the status accorded educators and educational and professional pathways in early childhood education. Her interest in securing access and opportunities for early educators to leadership and decision-making roles in the field were spurred by her work with Mills College and First 5 Alameda County (California), where she developed leadership programs in higher education and community settings and implemented a professional development initiative focused on attainment of college education. Lea earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Hayward, and a master’s degree and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Mills College.
Publications by Lea J.E. Austin
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In the News
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Report: Children, teachers, parents benefit from early childcare and education system
The Progressive Pulse • January 16, 2020
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Child Care Is Expensive. So Is Not Fixing Its Problems.
Huff Post • January 15, 2020
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Big promises for little kids: Has California governor delivered on early education?
EdSource • January 7, 2020
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There’s a shortage of early childhood educators — immigrant teachers could be the solution
The Week • December 24, 2019
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