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Sullivan, E. T. (2023). Why many early childhood educators can’t afford to retire. EdSurge. https://www-edsurge-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.edsurge.com/amp/news/2023-02-13-why-many-early-childhood-educators-can-t-afford-to-retire
This article address low compensation of early childhood educators.

Kauh, T. (2020). Research shows the importance and paradox of early childhood care and education. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. https://www.rwjf.org/en/insights/blog/2020/10/research-shows-the-importance-and-paradox-of-early-childhood-care-and-education.html
This article discusses the impact of quality care in early childhood.

Ragusa, J. (2022). End of federal COVID funds could spell trouble for early childhood education. Spectrum News 1. https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2022/09/23/early-childhood-education-faces-funding-cliff
This article discusses the end of covid funding and the negative impact on early childhood.

Bankert, A., & Nextar Media Wire. (2022). Teacher shortfall means some are unable to enroll in preschool. The Hill. https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/3785527-teacher-shortfall-means-some-are-unable-to-enroll-in-preschool/
This article and video showcase the current state of teacher shortages in early childhood.

Modan, N. (2022). 45% of early childhood educators report high burnout, stress. K-12 Dive. https://www.k12dive.com/news/early-childhood-educators-experiencing-high-burnout-stress/633709/
This article addresses teacher burnout and stress.

Kwon, K., Horm, D. M., & Amirault, C. (2021). Early childhood teachers’ well-being: What we know and why we should care. Zero to Three. https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/early-childhood-teachers-well-being-what-we-know-and-why-we-should-care/
This article addresses teacher well-being.

Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (2019). Head start timeline. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/about-us/article/head-start-timeline
This resource provides an interactive and detailed look at the history of Head Start with many links to additional resources.

[Charles Sturt University]. (2022, December 4). ECV2022-318 Equality is not equity: Challenges facing early childhood teachers [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsAcqOXURkM&t=57s
This video focuses on equity and the importance of having access to quality early childhood. (13m 39s)

[STARNET: Early Childhood]. (2020, June 15). Teacher well-being in early childhood programs (Apples #193) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INvmtoC3Nrc
This video addresses teacher well-being. (16m 58s)

[PBS NewsHour]. (2015, May 18). What’s the legacy of Head Start 50 years on? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUAVMnWvj8g&t=12s
This video outlines controversy with Head Start numbers. (7m 8s)