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 jitendermittal Published 10 July, 2025 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 jitendermittal Published 10 July, 2025 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? The Download More from Future Women Culture The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women By rosa707225 Culture It’s morally corrupt. And it’s happening to one in six women By jitendermittal Culture How Toto’s* ex-husband used their children to keep her poor By jitendermittal Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By jitendermittal Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By jitendermittal Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By jitendermittal Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By jitendermittal Leadership Why Jamila Rizvi wants us to talk about men By rosa707225 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.