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The Child Care Trust
Coverage of The Child Care Trust in the Nexus archive.
- Teacher Turnover in the Early Years Is High. More Credentialing May Help
A 2023 analysis by the Buffett Early Childhood Institute found that 44% of early care and education staff in eight U.S. states left the workforce by 2025, representing nearly 90,000 educators. The study highlights high turnover rates, with teaching staff—especially center-based assistant teachers—most likely to leave, potentially impacting children's development.