Mon.Mar 31, 2025

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Why the Dire State of the Early Learning Workforce Is ‘Alarming and Not Surprising’

ED Surge

The state of early care and education today is, in a word, unsustainable. Thats what a recent survey of 10,000 early childhood educators found, and its what providers continue to share anecdotally. With the pandemic in the rearview and the accompanying funding it brought the field now a fading memory many early education providers find that they cannot keep up with rising costs, staff shortages and low morale.

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March 31st is World Backup Day

Ask a Tech Teacher

World Backup DayMarch 31st Every Year March 31st is called World Backup Day. At least once a year, I remind you to backup your data files to an external drive (like a flash drive). This is one that isnt connected to your local computer so cant be compromised if you get a virus. Cloud drives are good, but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an air gap driveone separated from any internet connection.

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STEM Everyday #293 | Codie Blocks | feat. Caroline Rosenbloom

STEM Everyday Podcast

When so many coding resources are just digital, it’s great to see new resources that combine hands-on learning with on-screen coding. Codie Blocks is a learning tool that brings the foundations of coding to children ages 3 to 7. Through a unique storytelling component with hands-on, block-based coding, Codie Blocks makes complex concepts approachable, fun, and developmentally appropriate.

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