Iowa is spending over half-a-million dollars to boost the childcare workforce. Six-hundred-thousand dollars from the Iowa Department of Education will be split between nine schools offering a Child Development Associate program. The CDA program gives students a certification in early childhood education. The Districts can use the grant to cover exam fees, or for textbooks, course materials, and stipends.
IA Invests In Childcare Workforce
Deanna DeMaglie for NPR