Minnesota's Early Childhood Educators: 2023 Statewide Study of the Demographics, Workforce Supports, and Professional Development Needs of the Early Care and Education Workforce

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Minnesota’s Early Childhood Educators: 2023 Statewide Study of the Demographics, Workforce Supports, and Professional Development Needs of the Early Care and Education Workforce

Date Modified:

2025-06-25

Topics:

(Early Childhood) Child Care

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Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

This report presents results of a survey and focus groups with Minnesota early childhood educators (ECE). It includes characteristics of the ECE workforce, assesses educators’ economic well-being, and describes their motivations for participating in training and professional development opportunities.

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Early Care and Education Workforce, 2023 Study

Wilder Research contracted with the Minnesota Department of Education and Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Children’s Cabinet, to conduct an Early Care and Education Workforce Survey.

Authors

Valorose, Jennifer

Petersen, Amanda

Kinoglu, Sera

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