The current exponential growth and pace of global technology make clear how important it is that young people grasp basic concepts of education as early as possible – that they read and write as early ...
By investing in digital infrastructure for early childcare and education, state and local governments can improve access, ...
At first glance, the preschool classroom in Paso Robles looks like any other: young students sing “Wheels on the Bus,” listen to stories and learn colors and shapes through play. But unlike most ...
Gains by students who went through the state’s prekindergarten programs in the 2010s were still evident in third and fourth ...
Abdiel, 4, celebrates his birthday during his first week of transitional kindergarten at Bill Libbon Elementary School in Santa Maria. Credit: Nick Forselles / Noozhawk photo On a sunny morning in ...
California’s expansion of transitional kindergarten is helping slow enrollment declines, but a new national report raises concerns about the quality of the state’s early education programs. The 2025 ...
The early years are an exciting time of growth, curiosity and discovery. Between the ages of 3 and 5, children are developing new skills every day as they build friendships, ...
Children who were part of California's transitional kindergarten expansion scored ahead on reading and math in third and ...
The benefits of early-childhood education can take a decade or more to come into focus, but a new study in the journal Child Development suggests preschool may help prepare students for better ...
“She loves school because of this wonderful preschool experience!” wrote one parent on an end-of-year survey. Other parents shared similar sentiments on their own surveys, many noting in detail how ...