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Canadian Union of Public Employees position paper: Early childhood education & Nova Scotia's Pre-Primary Program

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CUPE
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Press release
Publication Date: 
27 Nov 2017
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In this position paper representing CUPE members, the case is made that individuals with credentials in early childhood education and care are best-suited to be the educators in Nova Scotia's new Pre-Primary program. Support is strong for credentialed early childhood professionals with specialized knowledge and practicum training in early years pedagogy, child development and play-based learning appropriate for the early years. Discussion of lessons to be learned from other provinces is also included.

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