NEW YORK, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) According to recent data from Stop AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Hate, one in five Asian Americans experienced a hate incident in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, reported news portal Edsurge early this week.
Child Care in Crisis: How the Pandemic Is Changing the Lives of Early Childhood Education Professionals
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has pushed the already vulnerable early childhood education workforce into crisis. The emotional, financial and physical stress on early childhood educators is incalculable. Many programs face declining enrollment and closures, while educators must navigate job insecurity, health risks and personal challenges.
EdSurge is documenting the impact of the pandemic on early childhood educators, exploring how program leaders, philanthropic organizations, government, businesses andâcruciallyâeducators themselves are addressing these challenges. These stories highlight the experiences and elevate the voices of early childhood education professionals.