Research Outcomes for Equitable Early Childhood Education for Philadelphia Black and Brown Communities
In this white paper, titled ‘Breaking Barriers, Creating New Opportunities: Equitable Early Childhood Education for Philadelphia Black and Brown Communities,’ we explore the inter-relationship between high-quality ECE and the broader well-being and economic prosperity of our communities.
Elevating Minority Small Business Owners’ Voices: Informing the Development of an Early Childhood Education Membership Cohort
The ECE field is currently confronting a mix of perennial and novel challenges, including staffing shortages and lingering business setbacks from the Covid-19 pandemic, affecting both ECE providers and families.2 Furthermore, the termination of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in September 2023 will significantly affect our state’s childcare infrastructure.