The sooner children get on a path to learning, the more successful they’ll become. That’s the lesson Jorge learned after he enrolled Malvin, his shy foster son, into our United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education (the Center). “Our son had been placed in seven homes and in seven different daycare centers, before being placed [...]
Teacher effectiveness is among the most important factors impacting the quality of early care and education. When teachers pursue a higher education degree in early childhood education, they are better equipped to support children’s development and school readiness. In Florida, the minimum educational requirement for lead teachers is a 45-hour course from the Department of [...]
