Happy March!

Hey y’all! Happy March! Each year, the month of March is set aside as Women’s History Month, dedicated specifically to honor women’s contributions in American history. As I think about some of the remarkable women who have influenced the field of early childhood...

Child Care Assistance Program News!

Dear Early Childhood Workforce Friends, Have you heard the news? The Office of Early Childhood recently announced an opportunity for child care workers in Arkansas to receive tuition waivers for their own children who are enrolled in licensed early childhood programs...

Happy February!

Hey y’all! It’s Natasha here, your AECA President! I am so thrilled to share that AECA’s focus for 2024 is… 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Throughout the upcoming year, we will look at the idea of connections between children, parents and...

T.E.A.C.H., WAGE$ and Taxes

With the new year starting, this is a good time to clarify information regarding payments to T.E.A.C.H. and Step Up to WAGE$ recipients, potential tax consequences and the issuance of 1099s. For recipients of T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood scholarships and Step Up to...

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