Why Equity is Key to Quality in Early Childhood Education
November 20, 2023 | By Bridget BanksMany people, including educators, are becoming more aware of the impact of implicit bias in early childhood. These biases limit children’s opportunities to reach their full potential, and their learning is negatively impacted. Without addressing these biases, high-quality early
read moreBlack History is American History
February 16, 2023 | By Bridget BanksBlack History Month provides an opportunity, if done right, for children to learn about the pivotal role that Black people have played in U.S.
read moreTo Celebrate Juneteenth, Let’s Work to End Inequity in Kansas
June 19, 2022 | By Bridget BanksJuneteenth (short for June Nineteenth), which commemorates the end of slavery in this country, is considered one of the longest-running African American holidays.
read moreRecruiting and Retaining Culturally Responsive Staff in Early Childhood Education Settings
June 15, 2022 | By Bridget BanksTo ensure that all children in ECE programs are receiving the best possible start in life, it’s imperative to recruit and retain staff who are culturally responsive and willing to engage diverse
read moreAn Opportunity to Equitably Fund Child Care
January 4, 2022 | By MK FalgoutPolicymakers can leverage public resources slated for child care to create a more equitable
read moreData as a Tool for Creating Racial Equity
November 11, 2021 | By Child Care Aware of KansasBy, Michelle Stover Wright, M.S., Evaluation and Research BUILD Initiative; Aisha Ray, Ph.D., Distinguished Fellow, BUILD Initiative; Sherri Killins Stewart Ed. D., Director of State Systems Alignment and Integration, Co-Director of State Services, BUILD Initiative Originally published in
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