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Mental Health Support for Toddlers Has Lagged in Texas. That’s Now Changing
Lawmakers and child care centers are pushing for a statewide mental health system for toddlers.
It had only been a year since Estelle Sievert and her wife, Jane, joined the foster care program at SAFE...
Michigan Moves Closer to Universal Pre-K — But It’s Not Quite So Universal Yet
More preschool funding faces opposition, but families struggle to pay thousands for private preschool.
Michelle Gurgul has a good job as a dental hygienist, but the expense of private preschool for her daughter near...
Minnesota Bills Would Roll Back Bans on Seclusion and Expulsion for K-3 Students
Discipline reforms in wake of George Floyd's death had targeted disproportionate punishment of non-white kids and those with disabilities.
Two years ago, Minnesota outlawed most suspensions and all disciplinary seclusion of very young pupils in schools. An outgrowth of an effort...
Most Read Stories of 2024: Our 10 Top Stories About Child Care and Early Learning
The themes that resonated include the experiences of working families, the mental health of young children, and the cost (and funding) of child care.
As we enter 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the stories we published over the past year that...
Nature’s Classroom: Why Preschoolers Need More Time Outdoors
Most American preschoolers don’t get enough time outdoors, according to a new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER).
At a forest school, the roof is the bright blue sky, a cluster of ladybugs flying through the air can...
New Brief Recommends Extending Tax Breaks to Early Childhood Educators
The IRS currently excludes early educators from a federal tax deduction offered to K-12 teachers who spend their own money on school supplies.
Every year, in December and in May, Susan Morice prepares a special project for her preschool class. “I do it...
Preschool Enrollment, Spending Hit Record Highs, but Access and Quality Gaps Persist
The national preschool landscape remains uncertain, according to new research from the National Institute for Early Education Research.
Although the 2023-24 school year saw historic gains for early childhood education, the national landscape for preschool remains uncertain. The...
Preschools Teach ‘Hardly Any Math’, Even as Students Struggle in Later Grades
Math advocates say more early math, taught through play or games, can help students later.
Preschool teacher Emily Johnson counts the row of green bear figurines Mayeda Alan, 4, has set on a table at...
Staying Engaged In Uncertain Times
Amid the evolving policy environment, Start Early’s Yvette Sanchez Fuentes says early care and education advocates can build on bipartisan support.
Amid the evolving policy environment in Washington, early care and education advocates are weighing how best to preserve successful programs...
Teacher Diversity Is Key to California’s Expanding Public Early Education System
The state has a diverse early education workforce, but experienced educators may face barriers to teaching in its public early education system.
After years of political popularity, public investments in early education have mostly struggled to get traction in recent years. Federal...
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