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A Scholarship That Pays You, Your Boss, and Your Future? Is T.E.A.C.H. Alabama Magic?
07/26/2025Most scholarships are a one-way street: they give you money for school. But the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Alabama Scholarship is more like a magical roundabout, distributing benefits in every direction. It helps you pay for your CDA credential, encourages your boss to give you a raise, and cre... A Scholarship That Pays You, Your Boss, and Your Future? Is T.E.A.C.H. Alabama Magic?
A Learner's Permit for Child Care? Why Texas Won't Let You Drive Solo Without It?
07/26/2025You wouldn't let a 16-year-old drive a car without a learner's permit and some driver's ed, right? The state of Texas feels the same way about caring for children. The mandatory 24-hour pre-service training is essentially your "learner's permit" for the child care profession. It’s a foundati... A Learner's Permit for Child Care? Why Texas Won't Let You Drive Solo Without It?
Is Your CDA Portfolio a Time Capsule of Your Professional Best?
07/26/2025Think of your Texas CDA Portfolio not just as a requirement, but as a time capsule. It's a carefully curated collection that captures a snapshot of who you are as an #educator right now—your skills, your beliefs, your proudest moments. What will this time capsule say about you when it's open... Is Your CDA Portfolio a Time Capsule of Your Professional Best?
Welcome to the Shark Tank. Does Georgia's 40-Hour Training Give You a Winning Pitch?
07/26/2025Stepping into the role of a child care director is like entering the Shark Tank. Your "sharks" are discerning #parents, demanding regulators, and a competitive local market. Your "product" is your child care center. To succeed, you need a winning pitch. How does Georgia's mandatory 40-hour Director ... Welcome to the Shark Tank. Does Georgia's 40-Hour Training Give You a Winning Pitch?
Is Your Career Stuck in Park? Why New York's EIP is Your Professional Jump-Start?
07/26/2025Does your #early-childhood career feel like it’s stuck in neutral? You’re showing up every day, but you're not really going anywhere. Meanwhile, the road to advancement seems to have a steep tollbooth. What if New York handed you the E-ZPass? The Educational Incentive Program (EIP) is ... Is Your Career Stuck in Park? Why New York's EIP is Your Professional Jump-Start?
Is a $425 Handshake from Georgia the Best Welcome to the Big Leagues?
07/26/2025You've put in the work. You've aced your 120 hours of training and #crafted a portfolio worthy of a museum. You are standing at the door to the ECE "big leagues"—the world of credentialed professionals. Then you see the entrance fee: a $425 CDA application fee. Just as you hesitate, the stat... Is a $425 Handshake from Georgia the Best Welcome to the Big Leagues?
Are You a Teacher or a Referee? How Maryland's 45-Hour Training Puts You Back in the Game?
07/26/2025Some days, does it feel like you spend more time blowing a whistle on bad behavior than actually teaching? If you’re feeling more like a referee than an #educator, it might be a sign that your game plan needs an update. Maryland’s 45-hour training courses are your intensive coaching cl... Are You a Teacher or a Referee? How Maryland's 45-Hour Training Puts You Back in the Game?
Level Up Your Learning: How to Stay Sharp in Early Childhood Education
07/25/2025Level Up Your Learning: How to Stay Sharp in Early Childhood Education The world of #early-childhood-education (ECE) is constantly evolving, and as a dedicated #educator, staying informed is one of the best ways to make a lasting impact. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned profess... Level Up Your Learning: How to Stay Sharp in Early Childhood Education
How Can Texas Child Care Providers Save Big on Annual Training?
07/25/2025If you're a child care provider or director in Texas, you know that meeting your annual training requirements isn’t optional—but that doesn’t mean it has to be expensive or time-consuming. That’s why ChildCareEd is now offering discounted, cost-effective Texas Training Bundle... How Can Texas Child Care Providers Save Big on Annual Training?
Many Languages, One Classroom: How to Celebrate and Support Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood
07/23/2025Many Languages, One Classroom: How to Celebrate and Support Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood Why Is Supporting Multilingual Learners So Important? Today’s #early-childhood #classrooms are more diverse than ever. Children come from families that speak Spanish, ... Many Languages, One Classroom: How to Celebrate and Support Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood
