Preschool/Pre-K

Head Start Teachers Will Earn More—But Programs Might Have to Serve Fewer Kids

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:50:25 GMT

A new federal rule will raise wages for Head Start employees—but providers won't get any additional funding.

EdReports Expands Curriculum Reviews to Pre-K

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:29:41 GMT

Non-profit EdReports will review pre-K curricula to gauge its alignment with research on early learning.

Young Kids Are Struggling With Skills Like Listening, Sharing, and Using Scissors

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:03:14 GMT

Teachers say basic skills and tasks are more challenging for young students now than they were five years ago.

Without New Money, Biden Admin. Urges States to Use Existing Funds to Expand Preschool

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:14:51 GMT

There's no new infusion of federal funds for preschool, so the Biden administration is pointing out funding sources that are already there.

Preschool Studies Show Lagging Results. Why?

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:35:58 GMT

Researchers try to figure out why modern preschool programs are less effective than the landmark projects in the 1960s and 70s.

A New Study Shows How 69��ý Can Maximize Full-Day Pre-K's Benefits

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:22:45 GMT

Researchers said principals played a key role in students' academic success through 3rd grade.

New AI-Powered Sensors Could Tell Teachers What’s Really Going on With 69��ý

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:54:32 GMT

Researchers are testing wearable sensors that track movement and body language of kids with autism and other conditions.

6 Challenges for Early Educators as Preschool Growth Halts

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:47:14 GMT

School enrollment for the nation’s youngest learners has nosedived—and could cause long-term problems.

Starting School in Infancy Can Help Low-Income Children Keep Up With Peers in Elementary School

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:27:26 GMT

Research on a birth-to-4 initiative in Tulsa finds academic gains through 3rd grade.

How 69��ý Fare in Biden's Proposed Budget

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:46:31 GMT

President Joe Biden released his fiscal 2024 budget, which calls for more money for preschool, Title I, and special education.

Under Her Watch, This State's 69��ý Saw Some of the Fastest Improvement in the Nation

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:01:03 GMT

Carey Wright stepped down last year as Mississippi's state superintendent of education.

Transforming a School District, One Relationship at a Time

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:01:25 GMT

Richard Tomko of Belleville, N.J., schools wants to build an early foundation for students and help those with disabilities flourish.

An Investment in Early-Childhood Education Is Paying Off Big

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:01:16 GMT

Richard Tomko believes that expanding the early education pipeline buffers schools against enrollment loss and academic struggles.

What K-12 Can Learn from Pre-K (Opinion)

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:07 GMT

Early-childhood education has valuable lessons to share with K-12.

Which States Offer Universal Pre-K? It's More Complicated Than You Might Think

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:51:24 GMT

Universal pre-K is growing in popularity. Here are the states that have already established universal preschool programs or policies.

Support for Universal Pre-K Grows as More States Jump on Board

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:49:23 GMT

New Mexico became the latest state to approve investments in pre-K programs.

As Head Start Quality Push Continues, Advocates Raise Red Flag on Equity

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:01:22 GMT

Inadequate federal funding forces Head Start providers to choose between quality and quantity, a new report contends.

Principals Matter for Preschools, But Studies Show They Lack Training

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:07:28 GMT

New research suggests principals need to learn more about the preschool classes in their buildings.

How the Science of 69��ý Elevates Our Early Learners to Success

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:21:50 GMT

From the creators of ABCmouse, learn how a solution grounded in the science of reading can prepare our youngest learners for kindergarten.

An Educator Shares Lessons on Inclusivity From Preschoolers (Opinion)

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:00:40 GMT

Discussions involving equity, discrimination, and privilege resonate with preschoolers, writes an educator in this letter to the editor.

The Not-So-Certain Science of Pre-K (Opinion)

Tue, 24 May 2022 10:00:42 GMT

Much of the support for universal preschool proceeds with a blind assurance that leaves difficult questions aside.

Pandemic Kids Need Early Language Support. Here's How Teachers Can Help

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:38:38 GMT

Preschool teachers share their ideas for promoting students' language growth.

Early Education Pays Off. A New Study Shows How

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:41:33 GMT

69��ý from state-funded universal preschool, but not federal Head Start, took more-challenging courses in high school, a study finds.

These Early Math Supports Translated to Gains Later on for Vulnerable 69��ý

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:31:11 GMT

A new study shows how a combination of preschool and kindergarten math supports led to better achievement and less absenteeism in 3rd grade.

Preschool Enrollment Has Plunged: What That Means for School Readiness

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:56:36 GMT

Census data confirm that more than a million young children missed preschool during the pandemic, putting school readiness at risk.

The Problems With Biden’s Universal Pre-K Proposal (Opinion)

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:00:06 GMT

An early-childhood education leader expresses concerns that the universal pre-K plan risks separating pre-K from the wider child-care sector.

Starting School After the Pandemic: Youngest 69��ý Will Need Foundational Skills

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:46:08 GMT

The earliest grades saw the biggest enrollment drops in 2020-21. Experts say these students will need significant help come fall.

Biden Pitches Plan to Expand Universal Pre-K, Free School Meal Programs, Teacher Training

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:59:46 GMT

The president's $1.8 trillion American Families Plan faces strong headwinds as Congress considers other costly administration proposals.