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The Latest Breaking News from Early Childhood Education

Housing, health and complexity hold back early learning

Early learning advocates, service providers and children advocate peak bodies say housing, health and system complexity is holding back kids from early learning

AAP · Mar 3, 2025

Labor's childcare subsidy reforms pass parliament

Parents will have access to three days of subsidised childcare after laws were rushed through the parliament ahead of a looming federal election.

AAP · Feb 13, 2025

Federal Funding Freeze Causes Chaos For Early Education Programs

Unintended consequences of federal funding freeze on early childhood education centers and states, highlighting reliance on federal support.

Labor guarantees 3 days of childcare and 160 new centres. What does this mean for families?

The Albanese government has pledged two major changes to early childhood education and care in the run up to next year’s federal election.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024

Thousands of families in line for cheaper childcare

More than 60,000 families would access three days of subsidised childcare while an access test branded punitive will be scrapped under a Labor policy.

AAP · Dec 10, 2024

Foreign Qualifications Pose Barriers for Immigrants in Early Childhood Education

Immigrants Face Barriers to Enter Early Education Workforce, Report Highlights State Policy Failures

Latin Times · Dec 7, 2024

The Productivity Commission wants all Australian kids to get 3 days a week of childcare – but it won’t be until 2036

The federal government has released a highly anticipated report into Australia’s childcare system. The report, by the Productivity Commission, says addressing affordability should be a priority. It recommends fully subsidised childcare for families earning under A$80,000 from 2026.

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024

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Productivity Commission charts the costly path to universal early childhood education

Big increases in government spending on child care have been recommended by the Productivity Commission, that would see families earning up to A$80,000 receive a 100% subsidy rate under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024

Jill Biden and the defense chief visit an Alabama base to highlight expanded military benefits

Jill Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are traveling to Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama to highlight programs the administration is rolling out to improve the quality of life and early childhood education in the military

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024

Early childhood education faces 'workforce crisis'

Demand for early childhood education is soaring as the population grows but the sector is bleeding workers.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

Albanese government to fund 15% pay rise for childcare workforce, with a condition

The Albanese government will fund a 15% pay increase for early childhood educators - tying it to centres agreeing to not increase their fees by more than 4.4% over the next year.

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2024

Early childhood education workers to receive 15% pay rise – if centres limit fee increases

Labor hopes forcing childcare centres to limit fee hikes to secure funding for wage rises will save parents from further price shocks

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024

Western Sydney’s childcare ‘desert’ locks women out of the workforce. Universal childcare could be a game-changer

Momentum is growing for the Australian government to provide universal early childhood education and care – free or very-low-cost childcare for all families.

The Conversation · Jul 2, 2024

10 Best Online Degrees for Educators

With the growing demand for highly qualified professionals, educators are seeking ways to enhance their skills, stay current with educational trends, and advance their careers.

inkl · Jun 24, 2024

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The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024

Early childhood educators are not ‘babysitters’. What do their jobs really involve?

There is a new push to make early education and care more affordable for Australian families. The Productivity Commission is due to hand a major report to the federal government at the end of June on how to give all children under five access to three days of early education…

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

Early childhood education was largely missing from the budget, undermining other education spending

Despite a NZ$1 billion increase in spending on education in the 2024 budget, there was a noticeable absence of any substantial investment in early childhood education (ECE). This contrasts starkly with the money put aside for primary and secondary education, particularly in areas such as literacy.

AAP · May 14, 2024

Morrison's replacement takes up mantle in parliament

Liberal MP Simon Kennedy and Greens senator Steph Hodgins-May have officially been sworn in as parliamentarians against the backdrop of the federal budget.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Need to accommodate 60 lakh children in 14 lakh Balvatikas, Anganwadis across the country: School Education Secretary

Ministry of Education aims to ensure 60 lakh children attend play school, emphasizing the importance of early childhood education.

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The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024

The economic case for investing in India’s children

Early childhood education has remained both under-invested and under-explored over decades in India

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

Reporting times for abuse in childcare centres slashed

Early learning and childcare centres should report sexual or physical abuse incidents within 24 hours, a major report on improving child safety has found.

The Conversation · Nov 26, 2023

A major new childcare report glosses over the issues educators face at work and why they leave

The Productivity Commission has just released a major report as part of its inquiry into early childhood education and care.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

Families earning $80k or less could get free child care

The government should modify childcare subsidies and increase access for children from all backgrounds, particularly low-income households, a report suggests.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

Australian government urged to guarantee three days of childcare a week for all children under five

Productivity Commission report requested by Labor calls for a universal system of childcare, regardless of family’s income

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

The Productivity Commission wants all Australian kids to have access to 3 days of early learning and care a week

A major new report is recommending bold changes to Australia’s early childhood sector. On Thursday night, the Productivity Commission released an interim report from its inquiry into early childhood education and care.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Idaho left early education up to families. One town set out to get universal preschool anyway

A one-stoplight farming community in conservative Idaho has embraced a goal that backers describe as progressive: universal preschool

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