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Wisconsin Providers Recognized at the 2019 Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation Awards Ceremony – WECA
Recently, 50 early childhood teachers across the country traveled to historic Philadelphia for the 2019 Terri Lynne Lokoff Children’s TYLENOL®, Children’s ZYRTEC® National Child Care Teacher Awards. Since 1994, The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation proudly recognizes the critical work child care teachers provide to children and acknowledges the need to elevate this workforce…
Explore the “Wonder of Learning” with Friends! – WECA
Have you seen the internationally acclaimed Reggio Emilia traveling exhibit, The Wonder of Learning, yet? It’s in Madison at the Central Library and the Overture Center for the Arts until May 1, 2019. You don’t want to miss it! And it’s FREE. The exhibit has been described as “a catalyst for far-reaching change in how…
Public Charge Rules – What you need to know to support immigrant children and families – WECA
By: Paula Drew, WECA Research and Policy Analyst The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association opposes the Public Charge rule changes. The proposed changes to immigration rules punish vulnerable individuals and families who are experiencing economic hardship and who may become a “public charge” by using some forms of public assistance. Furthermore, we believe that these rule…
Teaching in a New Era- What Do We Know About Using Technology in the Classroom? – WECA
by Paula Drew, WECA Conference Team and Former Executive Director at Discovery Center Join us this year at the annual WECA Conference to hear from keynote speaker Lisa Guernsey as she gives insight into 21st century learning opportunities. Back when I was an early childhood educator, “technology” was used to refer to things like the…
Early Childhood Education Wins When We Vote! – WECA
by Paula Drew, WECA Research and Policy Analyst I have been voting for 20 years. I don’t have an idyllic memory of the first time I voted. In fact, I don’t remember my first vote at all. I have memories of votes I’ve cast for candidates that meant a lot to me. I also have…
Maria Hernandez: Making a Magical Classroom, One Plastic Bottle at a Time – WECA
Some of our favorite moments at WECA involve meeting amazing providers who go above and beyond in their work. Maria Hernandez, owner of Green Planet’s Daycare in Milwaukee, is a prime example. While on a shadow evaluation with Food Program area coordinator, Alice Gomez Palacio, Pam Polenz, Food Program Claims Director, knew she was about…
Technology Meets ECE – Don’t miss the 2018 WECA Conference! – WECA
The 2018 WECA Statewide Early Childhood Conference kicks off this year with a Parent-Provider event on Thursday evening, October 25th, featuring Lisa Guernsey. Ms. Guernsey, Deputy Director of the Education Policy Program at New America, will speak from her works as an author of: Screen Time: How Electronic Media Affects Your Young Child and Tap,…
Tammy Dannhoff: Family Child Care Trailblazer – WECA
At WECA, we work to advance positive change for children by focusing on the professionals who provide child care for well over 70% of Wisconsin’s children. That’s why we’re thrilled to share news of one family child care provider who’s a trailblazer in women-owned businesses in Wisconsin.
Maria Hernandez: Creando un salón de clase mágico, usando una botella plástica a la vez – WECA
Algunos de nuestros momentos favoritos en WECA involucran conocer proveedores increíbles que van más allá en su trabajo. María Hernández, propietaria de Green Planet's Daycare en Milwaukee, es un excelente ejemplo. Mientras Pam Polenz, directora de reclamos del Programa de Comidas, estaba acompañando a Alice Gómez Palacio, coordinadora de área del Programa de Comidas, ella…
3 Essential Steps to Helping Your Family Become Sensible Digital Users – WECA
by Paula Drew, WECA Conference Team and Former Executive Director at Discovery Center A while back I was reading a news article about media usage and young children. It referenced a report by Common Sense Media titled, The Common Sense Census: Plugged-In Parents of Tweens and Teens 2016. This report covered all sorts of media…