Five years after COVID, child care workforce faces new threats, study finds

The article titled "Five years after COVID, child care workforce faces new threats, study finds", published by Phys.org on March 26, 2025, discusses the ongoing challenges faced by the child care workforce five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite some recovery, the sector continues to struggle with workforce shortages, low wages, and a high turnover rate. Many early childhood educators, despite their years of experience and education, continue to face inadequate pay and rely on public assistance. The article also highlights the disproportionate impact on immigrant workers, who face additional challenges due to immigration policies.

Beatriz Leyva-Cutler, Executive Director of BAHIA Inc., is featured in the article as a prominent advocate for addressing these issues. As a Class of 2006 East Bay Fellow, Leyva-Cutler's leadership and advocacy efforts are crucial in pushing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions for early childhood educators, helping to secure the recognition and support that these essential workers need.

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