GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County is opening pre-K seats for some Snellville families as it takes on a shortage that stretches across the country and hits close to home. Gwinnett County Public ...

The capacity of children to imagine who they can be, and to have the skills to do so, isn’t always limited by the communities in which they are raised. Grit and talent can overcome scarce resources ...

Pre-K 4 SA CEO Sarah Baray speaks at an event in 2024. Credit: Brenda Bazan / San Antonio Report Some San Antonio City Council members are pushing for an early renewal of Pre-K 4 SA, the city-funded ...

While Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) is known to increase maternal labor supply, its broader labor market effects remain understudied. We analyze UPK programs implemented across nine states and ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) has announced the date of their popular spring book sale. Twice a year, GRPL holds a book sale open to the public with steep discounts on ...

The children gather quietly and eagerly in a circle around the teacher, who opens The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. The children come closer. The teacher begins to read. At first, the story seems simple.

Traditional tales like “The Three Little Pigs” can be much more than storytime. Familiar stories with repetitive language are a powerful vehicle for helping children understand how stories work—and ...

FRANKFORT — Some key Republican House lawmakers voiced concerns about Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s proposed “Pre-K for All,” citing potential costs to taxpayers and the effects of the competition on ...

SAN ANTONIO — Get ready for finger paints, story time and brand-new little backpacks. Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA opens Sunday, Feb. 1 at 8 a.m., giving families across San Antonio the chance to sign up ...

Houston ISD plans to open its pre-K application for the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, allowing families to apply to nearly 160 of the district’s early childhood education programs. The district’s ...

While research shows early childhood education can benefit students well into their academic careers, there isn’t a lot of information on how these educators in pre-kindergarten classrooms can best be ...