A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers

Workplace Challenges Among Colorado’s Early Childhood Educators

Younger and more ethnically diverse teachers in Colorado’s early child care sector face disproportionately high levels of workplace mistreatment. Many report experiencing bullying or discriminatory behavior from colleagues.

Impact on Educators and Children

Such negative workplace environments not only harm the well-being of educators but may also influence the quality of care and emotional climate provided to children in their classrooms.

"Younger and more diverse teachers reported higher rates of bullying and discrimination by their colleagues."

Broader Implications

The findings highlight ongoing challenges around equity and inclusion in early childhood education. Addressing these issues is critical to supporting both the educators’ professional growth and the healthy development of children in their care.


Author’s summary: A study finds that younger and more diverse early childhood educators in Colorado experience more workplace mistreatment, affecting both them and the children they teach.

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