T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program
Summer 2021 Newsletter
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
A special shoutout to all graduates and our T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Scholarship Recipients. This year has been a tough one, but through your perseverance and dedication, you did it!
Now Introducing
The T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Scholarship Program Graduates:
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Maxine Booker-Simon, Bachelor of Science
Jemmael Joseph, Bachelor of Science
Tonya King, Associate of Arts
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Announcements and Reminders |
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Scholars, please remember to:
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Submit your Spring 2021 Grades using the link here
- Meet with your Sponsoring Employer to discuss your academic plans for the fall semester
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T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Intern Spotlight |
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Kai Isaia
NBCDI and T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Operations Intern
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Kai Isaia, a rising senior at Georgetown University, joined the T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Scholarship Program as the Operations Intern in May 2021. Along with her work for our national organization, The National Black Child Development Institute, Kai also contributed to T.E.A.C.H. D.C. through media and communications management. Kai says this about her internship experience.
"I would like to acknowledge the amazing team at the National Black Child Development Institute, at which I was a Policy Intern and later Operations and Institutional Advancement Intern for the past year. The family-like and mission-driven nature of the team reminded me of the importance of community-based efforts to ensure the wellbeing and success of our children and families.
From reports such as the Impact of COVID-19 on Black Families (https://lnkd.in/gsdwtQ8), programs such as TEACH DC which empowers ECE educators, and the NBCDI's emphasis on the health and wellbeing of Black children and families, I feel confident in my ability to support youth and families in various settings moving forward."
We truly enjoyed working with Kai and having her ideas help shape the T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Scholarship Program overall. We wish her the best as she continues her collegiate journey and beyond!
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A Series of Briefs from the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® National Center at Child Care Services Association |
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More than ever before, federal, state, and local policymakers and the public recognize the need for high-quality, affordable, and accessible child care that depends on an educated, well-compensated early childhood workforce. Likewise, the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® National Center is the hub of a network of T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® and Child Care WAGE$® Initiatives across the country. The Center licenses statewide early childhood non-profit organizations to administer T.E.A.C.H.and/or WAGE$. Through our technical assistance and quality assurance program, we support our state partners and ensure all state projects are accountable, effective, and high-performing.
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Policy Brief
Career Pathways: Supporting Early Childhood Educators
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A career pathway is like a highway with its entry, exit, and re-entry ramps, marked by increasing levels of education and experience, each step linked to increasing compensation. For early childhood educators, career pathways include roles working directly with children in programs, positions in coaching, higher education faculty, curriculum development and program administration in government agencies, include direct work with children in classrooms, directors of programs, faculty teaching in early childhood degree programs, curriculum developments, professional development coaches and state and local government administrators of publicly funded programs.
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Higher Education Partners |
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Fall 2021 Semester Registration is now open!
Scholars can schedule a meeting with their academic advisor and T.E.A.C.H. counselor to submit their documents today!
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Featured Resources for Educators & Families |
The Office of the Superintendent of Education (OSSE) provides families and educators with a range of early learning resources. Educators can learn about professional development opportunities and families can find services for their children.
Click the links below to learn more about the available resources and services:
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Health is critical for learning. OSSE provides assistance to schools and community-based organizations.
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National Black Child Development Institute |
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National Black Child Development Week (NBCDW)
Virtual Read Aloud
Jarvais Po: The Secret Adventures of a Potato
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Allyson Jones, NBCDI VP of National Partnerships and Community Mobilization, interviews PR maven Abesi Manyando, and she shares her new Children’s Book, Jarvais Po: The Secret Adventures of a Potato. |
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Professional Development Series |
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T.E.A.C.H. D.C. and City Blossoms will host a training event centered around introducing a garden-based curriculum and resources to early child care centers for current scholars.
Session 1: Saturday, July 24, 2021
Session 2: Saturday, August 14, 2021
For more information and upcoming events visit:
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T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Scholarship Program Website |
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Visit the T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Website to stay up to date on the latest program information, news, announcements, and more!
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Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.
- Oprah Winfrey
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To learn more about the T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Early Childhood™ Scholarship Program in Washington, DC, please contact us at 202-833-2220 x 6095 or teach_dc@nbcdi.org.
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