Pre-K & Early Childhood: Page 6

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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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    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 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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    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
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    Trust for Learning early ed grants aim to increase workforce inclusion and anti-bias approaches

    The philanthropy’s SEED Fund awarded $420,000 to nine grantees to improve training programs by expanding access, incorporating anti-racism and more.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    The biggest K-12 stories of 2022 — so far

    These topics resonated the most with school and district leaders in the first 11 months of 2022.

    By K-12 Dive Staff • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Pandemic pushed Head Start enrollment down by 33%

    NIEER report recommends an additional $10 billion for Head Start to increase participation and improve quality of services.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Lessons In Leadership: What’s it like leading a district accountable to federal, state and tribal law?

    With a deep understanding of challenges facing tribal families, Quincy Natay has raised standards and achievement in Chinle Unified School District.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    NAEYC ’22: Pre-K mental health services lower odds of disability diagnosis for children with trauma

    Adverse childhood experiences in preschoolers increased the likelihood of a disability diagnosis by 25%, a study by Youth Research Inc. found.

    By • Nov. 29, 2022
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    Dive Awards

    The K-12 Dive Awards for 2022

    These leaders are shaping the nation’s schools with commitments to high expectations, strong relationships and robust career exploration models.

    By • Nov. 21, 2022
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    NAEYC ‘22: Respond to challenging behaviors in young children by changing teacher perspectives

    Shifting views of unwanted behaviors from blaming the child to understanding their actions is key, a South Carolina program director told attendees.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
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    NAEYC ‘22: Wellness tools piloted to reduce stress, increase retention for early educators

    Increasing self-confidence, optimism and autonomy can benefit teachers and their young students, speakers said.

    By • Nov. 17, 2022
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    New Mexico voters overwhelmingly OK universal pre-K

    In creating a permanent revenue source for the program, the state is set to become the first in the nation to make pre-K for all a constitutional right.

    By • Nov. 11, 2022
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    Youngest students show achievement declines post-pandemic

    NWEA MAP Growth assessment in 2021-22 shows lower performance compared to 2018-19 results.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
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    45% of early childhood educators report high burnout, stress

    In a national survey, respondents considering leaving the profession cited staffing shortages and mental health challenges among top stressors.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    Ed Dept, HHS issue joint letter reiterating special ed requirements for young children

    While acknowledging pandemic challenges, a joint letter warned that delayed evaluations and placement concerns could run afoul of IDEA.

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
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    Investigation finds safety violations among 27% of Head Start grant recipients

    A Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General report identified 454 incidents of abuse in facilities nationwide.

    By • Updated Sept. 30, 2022
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    California governor vetoes mandatory kindergarten bill

    Gov. Gavin Newsom said the $268 million cost made the proposal unworkable, even if the intentions are laudable.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
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    Health and Human Services drops mask requirement for Head Start programs

    The universal mandate had remained in effect despite changes to COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
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    More at-risk children and families need voluntary home visits

    A Council For A Strong America report details how a federal home visiting program set to expire Sept. 30 serves a fraction of the families most in need.

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    California may become 20th state to mandate kindergarten

    A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk follows a drop in public school enrollment numbers largely attributed to the nation's youngest learners.

    By • Sept. 8, 2022
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    Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2022-23

    These exceptional administrators make the grade on inclusive practices, curriculum innovation, data-driven decision-making and more.

    By • Aug. 31, 2022
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    National Head Start Association says COVID-19 rule disruptive to programs

    The organization argues that conflicting mandates are creating barriers for children to access the federal early education programs.

    By • Updated Aug. 19, 2022
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    Unstructured, longer play time called key to early learning

    Children learn valuable skills through play that contribute to pre-reading and math development, play advocates said.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    States invest pandemic relief funds into early education workforce

    Federal aid is being spent on compensation, mental health supports and professional development, an NASBE analysis shows.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022