Insisting on Success: Systems That Support and Sustain the Early Childhood Workforce
In this photo: Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report; Dr. Kimberly Krzanowski, ECIC Executive Director; Jazzie Tribbett, and Phyllis Rolland Delaware State University’s Early Childhood Innovation Center (the ECIC) participated in […]
Planting Seeds for the Future: Jakine Trader Earns Her CDA® Family Child Care Credential (Bilingual)
A Vision for Young Learners In 2022, Jakine Trader opened the doors to Pals and Gals Childhood Learning Center in Bear, Delaware, with a clear and purposeful mission: to provide a […]
Elevating Family Child Care — Tressa Clemow’s Journey
At Love Bug Lane Learning Academy, LLC, the classroom does not end at the doorway. It extends into open air, garden beds, and thoughtfully prepared natural spaces where discovery is […]
Growing With Purpose: Myrian DiDonato
A Milestone Earned Some accomplishments arrive quietly, but their impact is lasting. At the end of Fall 2025, ECIC Scholar Myrian DiDonato reached a defining moment in her academic and professional journey. […]
From “I Can’t Afford College” to Magna Cum Laude: Sydney Buss
When the Goal Is Clear but the Path Is Not For many early childhood educators, the desire to advance professionally is strong. What often stands in the way are the […]
Strategic Alignment for Scholar Success: The 2026 First Quarter ECIC Coaches Institute
The ECIC continues to serve as the backbone of innovation in early childhood education and workforce empowerment across Delaware, bringing coaches together through the 2026 First Quarter ECIC Coaches Institute […]
Building the Blueprint Forward: Men in ECE Across Delaware
Emery’s Journey and Why Men Matter in Early Childhood Education Long before Emery ever stepped into a professional classroom, he was the person children naturally followed. Growing up in a […]
From Advisement to Achievement: ECIC Showcases Delaware’s Model at the 2025 NAEYC Annual Conference
The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) at Delaware State University presented its statewide Advisement Model and Plan at the 2025 NAEYC Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, highlighting Delaware’s leadership in early […]
Brighter Classrooms, Stronger Futures: The Power of the Family Child Care CDA® Pathway
At the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), we know that investing in educators transforms the lives of children. That truth comes alive in the story of Marie Saintile’s, a De Rise Scholar […]
The Power of Perseverance: Alexandra Ruiz’s CDA® Journey
At the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), we believe that success is not defined by how quickly one arrives at the finish line but by the strength, courage, and persistence it […]
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