Building a Bridge to Kindergarten Readiness Through Parks and Public Spaces
In March 2019, Sevier County participated in the first round of Early Development Instrument assessments. The EDI results, combined with findings from a community input process and a child development questionnaire, showed room for improvement in the areas of physical activity, gross and fine motor skills, and overall social competence. To address these priority areas, a subcommittee based in […]
Step Up to WAGE$: Bridging the Pay Gap for Early Childhood Educators
One of the biggest threats to the child care industry is losing qualified teachers due to low wages. In fact, last summer, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) surveyed 7,500 providers and found that more than half of the respondents are experiencing significant difficulties with recruiting and retaining staff now than before the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
