Students work on an activity in a pre-K classroom. Young children’s learning happens through active engagement in problem-solving, exploration and investigation. Credit: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger ...

The average salary of pre-K teachers increased from $63,600 in 2024 to about $66,800 in 2025, or roughly 5%, according to ...

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, a publicly funded K-12 school governed by the University of Florida, will open a pilot pre-K program this fall. The pre-kindergarten program, referred to as ...

The push to expand pre-kindergarten programs is on. Last school year, public pre-K programs received their biggest-ever boost in state funding. Enrollment in state pre-K programs nationwide increased ...

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This chapter summarizes the history of the development of public preschool in the United States and its current role in education reform. The chapter reviews research on preschool’s effectiveness and ...

PORTLAND − As Gregory-Portland ISD’s new Early Childhood Center nears completion, the overwhelming feelings shared by staff are excitement – and maybe a bit of jealousy. It isn’t often that adults ...

Louisiana school enrollment is down more than 2%, much of that from pre-K and kindergarten students "redshirting" during the pandemic, and some worry this will put kids even further behind come fall.

The biggest source of teachers’ hesitation appears to be concerns about developmental appropriateness for young children.

KENNEBUNK, Maine — Enrollment is open for Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel’s public pre-K program. New students are welcome in the fall. RSU 21’s program is free and open to children who turn 4 ...

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