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 ...
The Fence Post

Spud-tacular science: Unearthing fun facts

Students and their teachers in grades pre-k through 12 will gain knowledge about producing Colorado Potatoes this spring ...
Kentucky Lantern

Early learning sets kids on life trajectory, Kentuckians hear, as Beshear keeps pushing for pre-K

A Republican legislator from Alabama made the case for state-supported early childhood education Wednesday during a meeting of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s Pre-K for All Advisory Committee in ...
WTHR

Indiana is slashing preschool vouchers and increasing requirements

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is slashing its preschool voucher program by more than half in response to state budget cuts. The program helps low income families afford preschool for their children.
WBKO

‘Pre-K for All’ initiative aims to boost public education and job growth

FLORENCE, Ky. (WBKO) - Kentucky officials, educators, business leaders, and parents came together to launch the “Pre-K for All” initiative, which aims to advance the commonwealth’s public education ...
WIFR

Illinois falls in national pre-K ranking, expected to recover

(WIFR) - The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released its annual State of Preschool Yearbook, ranking states according to preschool access, funding and quality. For the ...
Education Week

Pre-K Programs Expand Nationwide, But Quality Falls Behind

Pre-K programs experienced their biggest boost ever in state funding and enrollment last school year, although the quality of the programs remains uneven, a new study concludes. There are about 1.7 ...
EdSurge

Portland’s Universal Pre-K Proposal Was Hailed as a ‘National Model.’ How’s the Rollout Going?

It’s been a little over a year since Tram Gonzalez opened Color Wings Preschool in her home in Portland, Oregon. Of the 15 children enrolled in her program, 10 attend for free, covered in full by ...
Community Impact Newspaper

Cy-Fair ISD opens 2025-26 preregistration for pre-K, kindergarten

Preregistration for Cy-Fair ISD's pre-K and kindergarten programs opened March 31 and runs through April 7, allowing parents to secure a spot for their child and ensure a smooth transition into the ...
The Connecticut Mirror

Will Lamont’s universal pre-K plan prevail?

Editor’s note: We are now offering an audio version of our Sunday features. To access, click on the player above. This story has been updated. When Vanessa Hawke’s kids were little, she enrolled them ...
Click2Houston

Spring ISD making Pre-K accessible to all children in their district

SPRING, Texas – In most school districts, Pre-K is only offered to families who meet certain requirements. However, Spring ISD is making Pre-K accessible to every child in their district, believing ...
Staten Island Advance

NYC pre-K and 3-K applications are open: 8 things to know before you apply

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City has opened applications for free, all-day pre-K and 3-K for the 2025-2026 school year. The programs, which provide free, full-day care and education, are part of a ...