The Latest from MELA

A group of child care advocates, researchers, and providers with the Mississippi Forum for the Future is seeking the input of child care teachers regarding their wages using a survey. The goal of the Mississippi Child Care Teacher Wages Survey is to better understand the wages and other supports needed to 1) improve job satisfaction and recruitment of child care teachers, 2) … Read more

MELA is bidding a fond farewell to Communications Director Chloe Lake, but looking forward to recruiting new new members to the team!

We are grateful to all our Forum for the Future Summit attendees, partners, and speakers who made this event a success! Read on for reflections, resources, and next steps.