Tag: covid-19
In the Midst of a Crisis, Child Care Professionals are Still Underpaid
March 18th, 2021
As we’ve written before, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown just how critical the child care and early learning industry is to a functioning society. Yet the industry remains in crisis. Higher costs associated with pandemic safety protocols, decreased enrollment, and lower revenue forced many child care centers nationwide and in Delaware to...VIEW ARTICLE
The COVID Context: Delaware’s Falling School Enrollment
Funding and Equity, News, The COVID Context
February 18th, 2021
For the first time in a decade, Delaware public school enrollment has dropped. This trend spans the country—just one of the many shakeups caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Delaware, enrollment triggers a handful of important policy and budgetary questions. A drop in public school enrollment brings many concerns with it, such as: a...VIEW ARTICLE
Childcare During a Pandemic
Early Childhood Education, News
September 11th, 2020
As Delaware begins to go back to school for the fall, its childcare industry is more critical than ever. Children and families deserve access to high-quality childcare so parents can return to work, and students can have safe and engaging places to thrive. COVID-19 not only battered our economy, but has also closed or severely limited...VIEW ARTICLE
Re-Opening Our Schools is Important, But It Won’t Be Easy
July 16th, 2020
At Governor John Carney’s press conference this week, Secretary of Education Susan Bunting laid out the state-developed guidelines for school re-opening. After four months of valiant attempts at remote learning and DIY summer camp, parents and kids are more than ready for school to open, if it’s safe. Getting kids back in their...VIEW ARTICLE