Already a Future Women? Sign in Culture The female-dominated job that makes teachers look well-paid Pre-school learning is crucial for childrens' brain development. So why do we expect early childhood educators to work for a pittance? By Sally Spicer Culture Pre-school learning is crucial for childrens' brain development. So why do we expect early childhood educators to work for a pittance? By Sally Spicer Previous article Tackling the hidden problem in our aged care system Next article Your 5 biggest super questions answered The science tells us that access to good early childhood education is crucial. Integral to a child’s learning and development. After all, ninety percent of all brain development happens in a child’s first five years.So why do we pay early childhood educators – who are mostly women – so poorly? You’ve hit the glass ceiling. And our paywall. Access member-only features by becoming a Red Member. Join the club Already a member? Sign in The Download More from Future Women Culture What kind of world are you building? By Sally Spicer Culture ‘Carry her strength forward’: What legacies ignite By Odessa Blain Culture The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women By Melanie Dimmitt Culture It’s morally corrupt. And it’s happening to one in six women By Melanie Dimmitt Culture How Toto’s* ex-husband used their children to keep her poor By Sally Spicer Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
