Friday, August 8, 2008

New Report on Caregivers for Oregon's Youngest

We know that our investments in early education will yield the greatest outcomes for children and society when we invest in teachers who are the bedrock of high-quality programs. The research is clear: when teachers and caregivers receive more training and education our children thrive, grow, and succeed.

Oregon is lucky to have thousands of passionate and committed professionals who care for and teach our young children each day despite low pay and often limited pathways for advancement. The promise of the first five years of a child's life is significant. We can make the most of this developmental window by creating world class early childhood programs to help every child start school prepared. This commitment begins with an investment in our teachers.

Read the Report


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