Kentucky minority Democrats are fleshing out their universal pre-K proposals. The plans would face a long road to passage in the GOP-led General Assembly.

Nationally, nearly two-thirds of children were reported in the survey as on track for kindergarten, regardless of their ...

Nationally, nearly two-thirds of children were reported in the survey as on track for kindergarten, regardless of their ...

Lawmakers are weighing a fix that could ensure thousands of Maine preschoolers don’t go hungry during the school day.

Administered by the U.S. Census Bureau, the federal survey offers a glimpse into school readiness by collecting responses ...

Encouraging children to ‘write’ their own versions of tales like ‘The Three Little Pigs’ helps them build crucial early ...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Friday that “everyone” is encouraged to apply for the city’s free child care program, and that his administration is “proud” that New York City is an ...

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 ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced an effort to expand child care across the state, including a free program for 2-year-olds in New York City starting in the fall. “The cost of child care is too ...

Ahead of a new Texas law limiting tuition-based preschool programs in public school districts, Northside Independent School District is expanding its own free pre-K offerings. Passed during the 89th ...

The crushing cost of raising children troubles not only parents, it suddenly preoccupies political leaders as well. New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, seeks $6 billion to ensure free child care, ...