“Consider that a severe shortage of qualified staff coexists with exceedingly low wages, and that ideal candidates for jobs have completed postsecondary education, yet most states require no preservice training for employment in child care” -Marcy Whitebook
“Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.” - President Lyndon B. Johnson
“I am making a collection of the things my opponents have found me to be and, when this election is over, I am going to open a museum and put them on display.” - President Lyndon B. Johnson
“Working intently with children and families is almost like getting a doctorate. Because every year there was always a specific challenge” - Renatta Cooper
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Monique,
ReplyDeleteyour first quote brings up some interesting points:
"Consider that a severe shortage of qualified staff coexists with exceedingly low wages, and that ideal candidates for jobs have completed postsecondary education, yet most states require no preservice training for employment in child care” -Marcy Whitebook
Why is it that we see all this research which discusses the importance of these early childhood years, the quality of education that should be provided, among other things... yet teachers are paid so poorly. These individuals have such an important job, and I feel it is so important to recognize not only the importance of their work, but the qualities and skills they should possess, and the appropriate salary to compensate for the work. I can imagine how much of a disincentive it would be to work so hard and be paid so little...