Workforce

•    How many early care and education teachers currently have a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field?

100% of Boston Public School Preschool Teachers
36% of Community-Based Center and Head Start Lead Teachers
14% of Family Child Care Providers

Data source: Community Profiles 2003-2004 surveys.  Data analysis: Boston EQUIP

2009 Community Profiles

Boston EQUIP is currently in the process of analyzing the latest round of community profile surveys.  EQUIP has partnered with Child Care Choices of Boston to reach out to 100% of licensed center-based and Head Start programs, family child care homes and public schools in Boston.

Featured Publications

Education Barriers and Supports for the Early Care and Education Workforce
This report describes the supports and barriers to post-secondary education in the voices of Boston's early care and education workforce members themselves.

Young Children's Well Being

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