Maintain high expectations for those who teach the youngest Hoosiers

By: Erin Kissling

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 646

Last Updated: 5 days, 19 hours ago


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Every Hoosier child deserves a strong start in life. Achieving that goal depends on many factors, but few are more important than the expertise of the adults who care for and educate them.

As policymakers consider changes to Indiana’s childcare licensing regulations, every proposed reform should be evaluated through one simple question: How will this improve outcomes for children’s learning and wellbeing?

Across the state, early learning programs are working hard to recruit …

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