Pre-K & Early Childhood: Page 2

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    Enrollment takes slight turn up, but still lags behind pre-pandemic levels

    Pre-K-12 rolls remained 2% lower than 2019 levels, at 49.6 million, continuing a public school enrollment trend that began in fall 2020.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t

    We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Hate crimes more than double at schools, FBI reports

    Schools were the third most common known location for hate crimes in 2023, and a frequent location for hate crimes against Black, Jewish and LGBT individuals.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
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    Young students still lag on school readiness post-pandemic

    Some recent math and reading assessment data for grades K-2 show "no sign of recovery," according to Curriculum Associates.

    By • Jan. 26, 2024
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    GOP lawmakers say Head Start wage increase proposal is ‘misguided’

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed a rule in November to raise average Head Start wages by more than $10,000 a year.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Child care experts offer optimism amid growing challenges

    Increased advocacy is a hopeful sign even as some providers report cutting wages and salary increases or serving fewer children, said one industry insider.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024

    Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.

    By , , • Jan. 9, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From roadblocks for a state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to the USDA’s Summer EBT rollout, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    By The Numbers: Economic trends in child care and early learning

    According to a new Center for American Progress data dashboard, 67.8% of children under 6 have “all available parents” in the workforce.  

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Dive Awards

    The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023

    These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    ‘Renewed urgency’ needed for early ed inclusion

    HHS and the Education Department say 55% of preschoolers with disabilities get special education services in classrooms separate from their peers.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    HHS proposes rule aiming to boost Head Start workforce

    Some 65% of Head Start grant recipients say vacancies remain higher than usual, with compensation cited as a driving force.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    OCR data collection finds ‘stark inequalities’ in pre-K-12 education

    Cautious analysis of the 2020-21 data is needed, given that 88% of schools had hybrid instruction, Education Department officials said.

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    2022-23 flu season more severe for youth than most recent years

    Administrators noted the spread of respiratory illness in schools last fall, and CDC data confirms high rates of flu-related medical visits.

    By • Oct. 13, 2023
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    The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2024

    Administrators have plenty of opportunities for sharing best practices and learning about issues impacting their schools at conferences and events.

    By • Updated June 28, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From one state mandating the USDA’s proposed school nutrition guidance to the latest numbers on birth rates, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 13, 2023
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    By The Numbers: 900,000 fewer babies born in US than 5 years ago

    Falling birth rates have long-term implications for school districts’ per-pupil funding levels.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Pre-enrollment data may help reduce disparities in early interventions

    A GAO report recommends that states collect this data to help solve service gaps for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk for delays.

    By • Oct. 6, 2023
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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 panel.

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    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

    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