Lebanon preschool program will focus on fueling a love for learning

Lebanon’s new Pre-K program is taking a play-based approach to give future Tigers a jumpstart on school by fueling their ...

Report: About half of Utah’s third graders struggle with reading — so what can be done?

Almost all children can learn to read with effective data-driven support, according to Gardner Institute analysis ...

Pre-K teachers speak out about AI, instructional materials, training and pay in surveys

Rand research indicates teachers of young students want and need more training in ed tech, curricula and supporting diverse ...
minnesotareformer

Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesota has universal pre-K. Do we?

Gov. Tim Walz boasted about Minnesota’s education system to a Texas audience on Thursday. He said Minnesota’s graduation rates are improving, free school meals set students up for success and ...
Kentucky Lantern

Expand pre-K gradually, says group exploring support for early childhood education in KY

A committee established by Gov. Andy Beshear, tasked with researching universal preschool, says Kentucky should phase in expanded access to pre-K over several years. In June, Beshear signed an ...
The New York Times

The Villains on Pre-K TV Are Cuddly, Annoying and … Morally Interesting

Streaming services have brought a glut of animated shows targeted at small children — and an interesting approach to depicting conflict. By Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein Is it possible that the superhero ...
lex18

Kentucky governor pushes for expansion of 'Pre-K for All' program as support grows

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Governor Andy Beshear believes momentum is building for universal Pre-K in Kentucky as more than 60,000 residents have contacted state lawmakers urging support for the ...
WLKY

Gov. Beshear provides update on Pre-K for All initiative

IS SWORN IN IN JANUARY OF 2027. NEW TONIGHT THE GOVERNOR SAYS HIS PLANS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO PRE-K IN KENTUCKY IS GAINING SUPPORT. TODAY, MORE THAN 60 COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVES SENT A LETTER TO THE ...
NOLA.com

Louisiana adopted stricter pre-K rules. Some private schools aren’t happy.

Roger Williams spent many long days in the state Capitol this year, taking time off work and away from his children to plead his case to lawmakers. He testified repeatedly that private preschools, ...
Education Week

As Pre-K Expands, Here’s What Districts Need to Know

The push to expand pre-kindergarten programs is on. Last school year, public pre-K programs received their biggest-ever boost in state funding. Enrollment in state pre-K programs nationwide increased ...
WREG

Universal Pre-K options expand for Memphis, Shelby County families

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With Universal Pre-K now standard, many Memphis and Shelby County families are finding more options to give their children an early advantage before they enter school. Su Casa has ...
Hoodline

Dallas Police Officers Engage in Pre-K Reading Initiative at Bezos Academy to Foster Literacy and Community Bonds

In a heartwarming outreach that goes beyond their typical call of duty, Dallas Police officers swapped their handcuffs for storybooks during a recent visit to the Bezos Academy. Last Tuesday, officers ...