Mar 2, 2026
In Part 2, Lea Austin discusses CSCCE’s recent publication, The ECEPTS Journey, which articulates and analyzes operating principles that have shaped ECEPTS’ evolution and influence. She reflects on what those principles suggest for others seeking to build effective, mission-driven organizations. Lea also shares...
Mar 2, 2026
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Lea Austin, former Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at UC-Berkeley, reflects on her 25-year career in ECE. In discussing lessons learned and persistent challenges facing the field, Lea examines how ECE workforce development both shapes —...