Pre-K & Early Childhood

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    Early ed, K-12 make plans for a government shutdown

    Immediate concerns center on Head Start, Impact Aid and school meals, advocates said. A prolonged shutdown would make situations worse.

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Boosting the early childhood workforce to boost the economy

    Early education leaders call for stronger career pathways and better messaging around the child care industry’s importance in a Wednesday panel.

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2023 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    By The Numbers: Child care industry braces for potential funding cliff

    About 3.2 million children will lose access to child care after this week as American Rescue Plan funds run out, The Century Foundation said.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Ed tech for little ones needs more testing before rollout

    An Education Department Games Expo panel highlighted the importance of gauging young children's reactions to programs in development.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    By the Numbers: How pandemic pre-K enrollment varied by race, region

    Census Bureau data shows the greatest declines among Asian students and children in households with one non-working parent.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    6 actions for closing racial gaps in schools

    Strengthening early literacy, increasing instructional time and providing wraparound services are among strategies recommended by McKinsey & Co.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    How to overcome the pandemic’s impact on today’s youngest learners

    Learn five ways educators can help today's youngest learners get ahead. 

    July 17, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new federal registered apprenticeship programs to superintendent stressors, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 10?

    By • July 14, 2023
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    EPA wants stricter rules for child care centers, schools serving young children

    A pre-publication notice emphasizes the risk of lead exposure to young children.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Nation makes progress on early intervention for children with autism

    Autism Speaks’ inaugural annual report and dashboard provide national and state data on autism-centered policies and outcomes.

    By • June 12, 2023
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    STAFFED UP

    4 ways to tackle retention, recruitment challenges in early childhood education

    Universal preschool and overall enrollment are gaining steam, but staffing issues persist. 

    By • May 31, 2023
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    Pandemic led to drop in early intervention participation

    NIEER research also found young children of color who have disabilities, as well as those in lower-income states, were less likely to receive services.

    By • May 24, 2023
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    More young children are back in preschool

    A NIEER study shows enrollment rose in 2021-22 compared to the year before, but still lags behind pre-pandemic numbers.

    By • May 18, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new data on the cost of housing for educators to school construction challenges, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 8?

    By • May 12, 2023
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    Council for Professional Recognition places equity at forefront in early educator guidance update

    The nonprofit that administers the Child Development Associate credential aims for “a curriculum to help build a model world based on tolerance and inclusion.”

    By • March 20, 2023
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    HHS creates research, technical assistance center for early ed workforce

    These professionals are among the country’s lowest-paid employees despite their specific skill set, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Unmet child care needs put $122B strain on the economy, report finds

    The teacher workforce is particularly impacted by the lack of affordable and quality child care.

    By • Feb. 2, 2023
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    Manning up for men: Recruitment and retention in the early childhood field

    Having diverse role models of both genders is vital for children in early education. How can we enlist more men in ECE—and ensure they stay?

    Jan. 30, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new K-12 cybersecurity guidance to an expansive preschool initiative in Hawaii, what did you learn from this week's stories?

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Hawaii outlines plan for 465 more pre-K classrooms by 2032

    Large-scale early learning programs can have many benefits but there are instructional and financial considerations, says a McKinsey & Co. report.

    By • Jan. 26, 2023
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    Panel: Trauma of preschool suspensions, expulsions is long-lasting

    Teacher, family and student supports are needed to end exclusionary discipline of young children, speakers said in a Hunt Institute webinar.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    8 K-12 trends to watch in 2023

    Academic recovery, family engagement, cyberthreats and school security concerns are among challenges coming at school leaders from all sides.

    By , , , • Jan. 4, 2023
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    6 strategies to help children and families ease into kindergarten

    Kindergarten transitions are especially important for families whose children didn’t attend preschool or are hesitant about enrolling, one expert said.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Dec. 20, 2022
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    ‘Tripledemic’ upends school operations, requires adjustments

    Administrators share strategies on how they are working to minimize sickness and missed class time.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022