Winona Hao, manages NASBE’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) work. She provides state policymakers with ECE policy trends, analyses, and technical assistance. Hao oversees NASBE’s ECE State Network where she supports state teams and works with national partners to advance the workforce for children from birth through age eight.
For eight years, Hao taught children from birth to age five in China and the U.S. As an immigrant, she is a strong advocate for dual language learners and believes all children can thrive through effective early education. Hao also worked at Save the Children and the Institute of Public Policy at the George Washington University, from which she also earned a master’s degree in international education policy.
Latest Contributions
States’ Early Learning Initiatives in 2023 Seed 2024 Plans
By Winona HaoA new NASBE Policy Update examines state actions in on early childhood education in 2023.
State Advances in Early Childhood Education Seed Plans for 2024
By Winona HaoIn 2023, several states made significant strides toward universal pre-K, increased funding and support for early educators, and improved literacy and math instruction.
Teachers Need Multifaceted Support to Improve Literacy
By Winona HaoTo improve literacy, states should invest in comprehensive supports for teachers to equip them to deliver high-quality, evidence-based instruction.
Investing in Early Childhood Workforce Recovery
By Winona HaoAnalysis details how states, including Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina and others, are using COVID relief funds to help the early childhood workforce recover from the pandemic.
Michigan Adds Certificate for Birth to Kindergarten Teachers
By Joseph Hedger and Winona HaoA detail of how the Michigan State Board of Education, working closely with the state education agency, is expanding opportunities to improve early educators’ preparation.