The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is one of the most recognized milestones in early childhood education. The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care
Tricia Heffelfinger knew her calling at 13, when she started babysitting a three-year-old and realized early childhood was where she belonged, and three-year-olds were her
New Mexico’s early childhood educators do important work. The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) wants to make sure they’re paid fairly
Early childhood educators across New Mexico are building their careers with support from the ECECD Scholarship and Pay Incentive Programs. Behind every applicant is a
The New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC) Conference is New Mexico’s largest annual gathering focused on early childhood education, bringing together
New Mexico’s youngest children deserve experienced educators — and those educators deserve fair pay. The Infant Toddler Pay Parity Program, offered by the New Mexico
For Alyssa Walker, beginning her education career, and her own educational journey, at San Jon Elementary School in the historic Route 66 town of San
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), in partnership with CNM Ingenuity, supports new and experienced early childhood education professionals to help
