Fianl Blog Assignment


During the past 7 weeks I have gleaned a vast amount of information from the websites, newsletters, podcasts, and colleagues’ posts about issues affecting the well-being of children here and internationally.  Many of the barriers faced by families in the U.S. are shared by those in the international community. Access, availability, and cost are major issues experienced by both communities.  

The issue of inequity for girls, children suffering from poverty, and children in conflict and crisis are the consequences I found to be of particular interest. Eradicating the issues will serve to better the lives of all children.

One area of improvement is that of the early childhood profession as a creditable medium of learning for young children. The profession is still viewed as one that anyone can step into and do. Even with increased requirements for education, there is usually is not an increase in pay.

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