We always hear that
children need quality early childhood education to be successful. There are many programs available, but not
all are quality programs. I decided to do research on how quality education
affects or helps children later in life. One of my subtopics is having access
to high-quality care access. Not all families can afford quality care. Families
today live paycheck to paycheck and do not have access to high-quality, child
care or education. They are forced to choose between getting the best care or
education or leaving the paid workforce because they don't qualify for
assistance. I chose this research because I want to be active in advocating all
children to have access to high-quality early childhood education. I look forward to researching this topic
and providing any new information on quality child care and education.
I plan
on developing a resource list that contains programs all over the country that are
considered high-quality programs and to update the list as new information is
received. I welcome any input or information that you have on this topic.
My first resource for finding quality programs comes from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This link will redirect you to a page that will assist you in finding quality care in your area.
Anita
Anita,
ReplyDeleteThat is a very good point. When families are struggling to eat and pay bills, quality educational services tend to take a back seat to daily survival. I look forward to reviewing the research information and programs listing you compile. I will be glad to assist with any info I can gather in my area. Thank you for sharing!
Hello Anita,
ReplyDeleteGood topic and that subject seems to be a controversial subject in the early childhood field. I believe that high quality childcare is something that every child needs, but unfortunately if they are in a low income environment then high education is non existent. I do believe that no matter what income the child should have access to high quality childcare. I'm definitely hoping for a change in this topic and I also would definitely you on this topic as well.
Hi Anita,
ReplyDeleteI love your topic! I think that is a really interesting topic to research and I am looking forward to what you share with us about what you learn. I encourage you to include your local Resource and Referral agency in your research, they will be working with the state and may prove to be a great resource to you for this class and potentially even professionally. I'm more than happy to help with more info about R&R's if you're interested. Looking forward to your discoveries!
EmmaLee