Early Childhood Care & Education Wages Research from the Systems Change Lab: Much has been reported about the national child care crisis whereby the supply of child care teachers is not sufficient to meet the demands of working parents. The Systems Change Lab continues to share research and information around the topic of child care wages in order to inform policymakers and others working to improve the economic stability of the state by understanding the supports needed for a stable child care workforce. Explore our latest findings and resources below to learn more about the supports needed for a thriving early childhood education system.
Mississippi Early Childhood Education Salary Scale:
This research brief is intended for informational and educational purposes only.
The salary scale was created using wage data from the private and public sectors, as well as current early childhood educator wages. It was developed through a partnership between the Preschool Development Grant’s Mississippi Early Childhood Educator Salary Scale Working Group and Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies, a national technical assistance provider.
IMPROVING WORKFORCE STABILITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Stipends, Wage Supplements, and Professional Development: This brief synthesizes critical insights from an extensive literature review, focusing on programs and strategic initiatives designed to tackle the pressing issues facing child care workers, including low wages and high turnover.
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Mississippi Child Care Wages Survey: The Systems Change Lab conducted a study of Mississippi childcare teacher wages and benefits, working conditions, and current needs. The project was funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and conducted in partnership with the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning with assistance from the Forum for the Future Child Care Wages Working Group, which receives backbone support from the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance.
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Mississippi Child Care Wages Survey: Key findings 4 page brief.
Mississippi Child Care Wages Survey: PowerPoint of survey findings.
This brief, a follow-up to our September 2023 brief on this topic, contains some examples of how some states are addressing the nation’s labor shortage by making policies directly connected to the early childhood education workforce crisis. – August 2024
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This report describes leading strategies that are emerging throughout the country and describes how specific states are implementing these strategies. Understanding best practices employed by other states can guide Mississippi policymakers and early childhood education leaders in making informed decisions about actions addressing the crisis in our state. September 2023
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