Oklahoma remains one of the few states in the U.S. that offers universal Pre-K access for families. Research tied to Oklahoma children shows that those early classroom years can shape everything from ...

Oklahoma remains one of the few states in the U.S. that offers universal Pre-K access for families. Research tied to Oklahoma children shows that those early classroom years can shape everything from ...

State early education officials announced new enrollment numbers in free Pre-K for All program at over 55,000 kids enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year. The reality of the program's success is more ...

Expanding child care is a pillar of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda. Newly released application numbers may raise questions about strategy and demand. By Eliza Shapiro and Matthew Haag See ...

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 ...

Strong early and K–12 education builds the foundation for lifelong success. The National Academies explore curriculum, teaching, and access to improve learning outcomes for every student.

Georgia’s pre-K program was recently lauded as being one of the best and most far-reaching in the nation. One thing it’s missing: 3-year-olds. The state-funded preschool program has been around for 34 ...

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point is bringing back its popular free pass for preschoolers – but families must act quickly to take advantage of the offer. The Pre-K Pass provides free admission for the ...

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 ...

There's a lot to like about a proposal under consideration in Dallas ISD to offer free, full-day pre-kindergarten to all 3- and 4-year-olds in the district. High-quality early childhood education ...

Sign up for Staying Focused, our newsletter keeping readers up to speed on New York politics. Last week, the state legislature officially backed Governor Kathy Hochul ...

When Mariel Posner’s daughter was born three years ago, the New York City pre-K teacher faced a difficult decision: devote nearly half her salary to child care, as she’d done with her older son, or ...