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Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)

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Publications by Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)

Child Care Sector Jobs: BLS Analysis

August 8, 2022 • Brief • By Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)

Monthly analysis of the latest BLS data.

Explore Our Database with Strategies for Using ARPA and Public Funds for ECE Workforce Compensation

November 17, 2021 • Blog • By Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)

You can now access our public database of compensation strategies. Several states and tribes have shared details on how they’re allocating federal relief funds to the early care and education workforce.

The American Rescue Plan: Recommendations for Addressing Early Educator Compensation and Supports

May 5, 2021 • Commentary • By Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)

How to use ARPA funding to get much-needed relief in the form of direct cash assistance to ECE workers.

Delaware State Profile 2020

February 22, 2021 • Fact Sheet • By Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)

Connecticut State Profile 2020

February 22, 2021 • Fact Sheet • By Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)

Colorado State Profiles 2020

February 22, 2021 • Fact Sheet • By Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)

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