In tweets: how child care shortages fed K-12 teacher shortages

One of the reasons teachers left the profession during the pandemic? #Childcare.

Teacher shortages are plaguing K-12 schools across the country. Educators need access to quality, affordable #childcare to continue their essential work. https://t.co/7CuTldYlUK

— First Five Years Fund (@firstfiveyears) September 15, 2022

“To meet the caregiving needs of the K-12 educator workforce and the developmental needs of the youngest students, the United States needs sustained, significant federal investments in the accessibility and affordability of high-quality child care.”

— “Why K-12 Teachers and Their Students Need Investments in Child Care,” by Emily Katz, The Center for American Progress, June 8, 2022