Policy [M]atters is a video chat series between Teri Talan, Senior Policy Advisor at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, and a thought leader in early childhood policy. Each season of Policy [M]atters features a new guest and includes multiple chats on a timely topic that is relevant specifically to early childhood leadership.

Latest Resources - Policy [M]atters

Racial Equity | Policy [M]atters, Season 4, Episode 3

By Teri Talan, Senior Policy Advisor • August 6, 2019
Teri Talan hosts a discussion on racial equity in early childhood education. Engage with experts on anti-bias curriculum strategies.

Racial Equity | Policy [M]atters, Season 4, Episode 2

By Teri Talan, Senior Policy Advisor • July 22, 2019
Join the discussion on Illinois' early childhood policies & racial equity. Engage with experts & share your thoughts!

Racial Equity | Policy [M]atters, Season 4, Episode 1

By Teri Talan, Senior Policy Advisor • July 16, 2019
Join Teri Talan & guests as they discuss racial equity in early childhood education. Share your thoughts on our website!

Power to the Profession’s Alignment with State Systems | Policy [M]atters, Season 3, Episode 3

By Teri Talan, Senior Policy Advisor • April 25, 2018
Teri Talan & Marica Cox Mitchell discuss NAEYC's initiative aligning early childhood education with state systems. Tune in for insights!

Power to the Profession: Exploring Compensation for #EC Leaders | Policy [M]atters, Season 3, Episode 2

By Teri Talan, Senior Policy Advisor • March 7, 2018
Teri Talan & Marica Cox Mitchell discuss the Power to the Profession initiative for fair compensation in early childhood education. Watch now!

Power to the Profession: An Introduction | Policy [M]atters, Season 3, Episode 1

By Teri Talan and Marica Cox Mitchell • November 3, 2017
Tune in to Policy [M]atters as experts discuss the 'Power to the Profession' initiative for early childhood educators. Engage with us!

Professionalizing Early Childhood Education: Roles and Compensation | Policy [M]atters, Episode 8

By Stacie Goffin and Teri Talan • April 30, 2017
Explore key roles & compensation in early childhood education. Join the discussion on professional boundaries & workforce preparation.

Professionalizing Early Childhood Education: How Do We Get From Here to There? | Policy [M]atters, Episode 7

By Stacie Goffin and Teri Talan • January 26, 2017
Explore steps to professionalize early childhood education. Join us for insights & training opportunities to enhance your program.

Professionalizing Early Childhood Education: What’s the Difference Between “Occupation” and “Profession”? | Policy [M]atters, Episode 6

By Stacie Goffin and Teri Talan • December 19, 2016
Explore the shift from occupation to profession in early childhood education. Join the discussion for insights & strategies!

Professionalizing the Early Childhood Education Field: What Does it Mean and Why Does it Matter? | Policy [M]atters, Episode 5

By Stacie Goffin and Teri Talan • June 21, 2016
Explore the importance of professionalizing early childhood education with insights from Teri Talan & Stacie Goffin. Engage with us!
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