Two new initiatives are evaluating preschool curricula, making the case that programs designed to teach the youngest learners ...

A ballyhooed expansion of preschool special education programs that relies on pandemic aid could be in jeopardy if officials do not find another way to fund it, advocates warn. Expanded programs for 3 ...

If state-funded preschool programs are in a race, then it’s clear that some states are approaching the finish line while ...

Preschool education in 2026 is embracing a powerful shift — blending intentional play with early academic foundations. Research shows this approach boosts literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional ...

A preschooler at the Carrie Murray Nature Center Forest Preschool fills a bucket with water from a stream in Leakin Park. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one ...

A new report suggests Kentucky isn’t making the grade when it comes to preparing children for kindergarten. The National ...