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Every Child's Champion

For Early Childhood Teachers and the Instructional Leaders who support them. This podcast gives you a thoughtful, informative look at the most important issues and topics in the ECE field. Hosted by a 30+ year veteran with wide ranging experience in Head Start, Child Care, and public schools, Every Child's Champion brings teachers and those who care about them needed supports, encouragement, inspiration, and FUN. Each week you will be challenged to take something specific back into your workplace and put it into practice. A great place to boost your reflective practice and absorb some new info and ENERGY for the most difficult work on the planet!

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On Addressing Teacher Shortages and Behavioral Challenges in Early Childhood Education

July 05, 2024 • Sara Beach • Episode 29

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What happens when nearly one-third of early childhood educators abandon their classrooms? The alarming ripple effects of teacher shortages, inadequate training, and rising stress levels are unraveling a crisis in early childhood education. In this eye-opening episode of Every Child's Champion, Sara unpacks the statistics and stories behind this troubling trend. Let’s explore the urgent necessity for systemic change, including better support structures like mental health consultants, on-site coaching, and comprehensive training to help educators navigate these turbulent waters.

There's hope! This episode can guide you to actionable strategies that can transform early education experiences for both teachers and children. Every Child's Champion offers resources and community support designed to empower teachers. Let’s uncover how we can collectively bring about the broader societal and systemic changes needed to fortify early childhood education for the future.

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Take a listen here → Preventing and Responding to Challenging Behaviors: The Pyramid Model, with Deidre Harris, Ep28