tlwatson, Author at I2D2

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Overview of Recommendations: A Summarized Finding of the 2023 Iowa Workforce Study Report

The 2023 Iowa Child Care Workforce Study, published by Iowa AEYC and I2D2, has identified several challenges the early care and education workforce faces. To build a more sustainable workforce, a statewide advisory committee developed five key recommendations informed by recent statewide research. These recommendations...

17 October, 2023

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Brief Release: Iowa Head Start – Successfully Serving the Comprehensive Needs of Low-Income Children

I2D2 released a new brief "Iowa Head Start: Successfully Serving the Comprehensive Needs of Low-Income Children". The federally-funded program promotes school readiness and offers comprehensive services for low-income children under 5. The program has historically served families with diverse needs related to poverty. Findings demonstrate...

09 June, 2023