Accessing and Strategically Using Federal Funds for ECE Systems and Workforce Compensation

Summary

The Urban Institute sponsored a virtual convening of state and national experts on early care and education (ECE) to explore how states are accessing and using federal funds to support ECE systems and improve compensation for the ECE workforce. Convening participants included national leaders and policy, program, and fiscal specialists from five states that have made significant strides in accessing and using these funds: Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington. National leaders nominated these states. The states vary geographically, in their administration of ECE services, and in their political contexts, making them good case studies from which to learn best practices.

Creators/Authors

Diane Schilder

Dawn Dow

Laura Wagner

Soumita Bose

Julia B. Isaacs

Eve Mefferd

Jonah Norwitt

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