Early Childhood Education Community Hub
Welcome Educators, Schools, Groups & Administrators!
Stay informed with quick reads on early childhood education (ECE) news and research. Explore professional development and parent engagement classes offered through You Can Teach Your Tot, designed to support educators, childcare providers, school leaders, and families.
Whether you're an early childhood educator, childcare provider, program director, school administrator, or parent, discover timely ECE insights and learning opportunities that help you grow professionally and strengthen family engagement.
What's New In ECE?
Literacy: NIEER’s Parent‑Child Shared Book Reading study shows less than 3 in 4 U.S. families read to preschoolers at least three times a week post‑pandemic, with low‑income homes reporting even less; each additional 10 physical books in the home linked to 8% higher odds of frequent reading.
Childcare: NAEYC’s Child Care Affordability Crisis survey highlights rising costs, reduced public funding, and educator burnout as major threats to ECE quality.
Technology: The Conversation notes that over 75% of U.S. teachers use YouTube in classrooms, often as a staple instructional tool, raising questions about its role in early learning.
Play-based Learning: New studies show Social Emotional Learning integrated into play-based learning significantly boosts children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, and supports academic success.
Family Engagement Corner
Family engagement is essential to early learning success. At You Can Teach Your Tot, our mission is to empower parents, families, and educators with the confidence, resources, and practical tools to support young children's growth and development.
Through meaningful family engagement activities and opportunities, we help bridge the gap between home and school, strengthen partnerships between families and educators, and create a strong foundation for lifelong learning!
Professional Development
Looking for professional development in child development and family engagement? You Can Teach Your Tot offers practical, engaging trainings designed to help early childhood educators, childcare providers, and program administrators strengthen their skills and better support young children's growth and development.
Schedule an in-person trainings in Northeast Ohio or access virtual learning opportunities from anywhere. While Ohio PD credit eligibility applies to qualifying virtual and in-person trainings, our resources and professional learning experiences offer valuable strategies, fresh ideas, and practical tools for professionals nationwide!