/universal-pre-k Universal Pre-K en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:46:31 GMT /policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 President Joe Biden released his fiscal 2024 budget, which calls for more money for preschool, Title I, and special education. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:46:31 GMT /policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 /teaching-learning/which-states-offer-universal-pre-k-its-more-complicated-than-you-might-think/2023/01 Universal pre-K is growing in popularity. Here are the states that have already established universal preschool programs or policies. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:51:24 GMT /teaching-learning/which-states-offer-universal-pre-k-its-more-complicated-than-you-might-think/2023/01 /teaching-learning/support-for-universal-pre-k-grows-as-more-states-jump-on-board/2023/01 New Mexico became the latest state to approve investments in pre-K programs. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:49:23 GMT /teaching-learning/support-for-universal-pre-k-grows-as-more-states-jump-on-board/2023/01 /teaching-learning/opinion-the-not-so-certain-science-of-pre-k/2022/05 Much of the support for universal preschool proceeds with a blind assurance that leaves difficult questions aside. Tue, 24 May 2022 10:00:42 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-the-not-so-certain-science-of-pre-k/2022/05 /teaching-learning/early-education-pays-off-a-new-study-shows-how/2022/03 Students from state-funded universal preschool, but not federal Head Start, took more-challenging courses in high school, a study finds. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:41:33 GMT /teaching-learning/early-education-pays-off-a-new-study-shows-how/2022/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-the-problems-with-bidens-universal-pre-k-proposal/2021/10 An early-childhood education leader expresses concerns that the universal pre-K plan risks separating pre-K from the wider child-care sector. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:00:06 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-the-problems-with-bidens-universal-pre-k-proposal/2021/10 /policy-politics/biden-pitches-plan-to-expand-universal-pre-k-free-school-meal-programs-teacher-training/2021/04 The president's $1.8 trillion American Families Plan faces strong headwinds as Congress considers other costly administration proposals. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:59:46 GMT /policy-politics/biden-pitches-plan-to-expand-universal-pre-k-free-school-meal-programs-teacher-training/2021/04 /education/sanders-details-pitch-for-free-universal-prekindergarten-in-new-plan/2020/02 Calling access to early-childhood education and child care in the United States an "international embarrassment," Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pledges to fund free, universal prekindergarten. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:08:53 GMT /education/sanders-details-pitch-for-free-universal-prekindergarten-in-new-plan/2020/02 /policy-politics/bill-de-blasio-whos-expanded-pre-k-sparred-on-education-seeks-presidency/2019/05 The New York City mayor has pushed universal pre-K, championed a controversial school turnaound program, and picked a schools chief backing a divisive effort to diversify selective high schools. Thu, 16 May 2019 13:58:08 GMT /policy-politics/bill-de-blasio-whos-expanded-pre-k-sparred-on-education-seeks-presidency/2019/05 /policy-politics/video-i-believe-in-the-work-that-teachers-do/2019/01 Jahana Hayes, the 2016 National Teacher of the Year who was elected to U.S. Congress, discusses her stances on universal pre-K, college alternatives, and civics education. Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:26:58 GMT /policy-politics/video-i-believe-in-the-work-that-teachers-do/2019/01 /teaching-learning/kindergarten/2018/07 While more early-childhood education advocates call for universal pre-K, less than a third of all states even require full-day kindergarten, finds a study by the Education Commission of the States, a nonprofit and nonpartisan group of researchers who track policies related to education. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 22:54:44 GMT /teaching-learning/kindergarten/2018/07 /teaching-learning/congressional-democrats-make-case-for-universal-prekindergarten/2017/09 A group of Democratic leaders in Congress have released a report that outlines both the economic and academic benefits of high-quality early-childhood education programs. Fri, 15 Sep 2017 16:25:00 GMT /teaching-learning/congressional-democrats-make-case-for-universal-prekindergarten/2017/09 /teaching-learning/study-high-quality-pre-k-for-all-could-eliminate-reading-gaps/2016/04 A National Institutes for Early Education Research study says high-quality preschool could help children of all backgrounds enter kindergarten on an even playing field. Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:07:37 GMT /teaching-learning/study-high-quality-pre-k-for-all-could-eliminate-reading-gaps/2016/04 /teaching-learning/opinion-a-constitutional-right-to-pre-k/2016/03 All state constitutions guarantee a right to public education, but what constitutes a "public education" is increasingly up for debate. Wed, 09 Mar 2016 11:52:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-a-constitutional-right-to-pre-k/2016/03 /teaching-learning/n-y-c-pushes-to-meet-promise-of-universal-pre-k/2015/09 Amid some growing pains for its new full-day prekindergarten program, the city has ramped up outreach efforts and more than tripled the number of seats from two years ago. Wed, 30 Sep 2015 02:21:09 GMT /teaching-learning/n-y-c-pushes-to-meet-promise-of-universal-pre-k/2015/09 /teaching-learning/minnesota-budget-more-for-early-ed-not-enough-for-universal-pre-k/2015/06 The budget Minnesota lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton agreed to after months of haggling contains $95 million in new funding for early-childhood education. Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:09:04 GMT /teaching-learning/minnesota-budget-more-for-early-ed-not-enough-for-universal-pre-k/2015/06 /teaching-learning/analysis-offers-more-details-on-areas-served-by-n-y-c-s-universal-preschool/2015/02 UC Berkeley researcher Bruce Fuller released a followup to his October report critical of the New York City's universal preschool program, a centerpiece of Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration. Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:40:00 GMT /teaching-learning/analysis-offers-more-details-on-areas-served-by-n-y-c-s-universal-preschool/2015/02 /leadership/new-york-takes-first-step-toward-universal-pre-k/2014/08 A massive universal, full-day prekindergarten program begins in New York state with the first of five annual grants of $340 million. Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:36:19 GMT /leadership/new-york-takes-first-step-toward-universal-pre-k/2014/08 /policy-politics/new-york-city-braces-for-major-prekindergarten-expansion/2014/08 A lot is riding on the successful rollout of universal pre-K in New York City, which was a major campaign promise of Mayor Bill de Blasio. Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:54:00 GMT /policy-politics/new-york-city-braces-for-major-prekindergarten-expansion/2014/08 /teaching-learning/preschool/2014/03 Children in Georgia's state-funded, universal pre-K program produced higher scores in language, literacy, and math than children who were not enrolled, and those not in the program scored at or below the national norm, a new study finds. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 21:38:07 GMT /teaching-learning/preschool/2014/03 /teaching-learning/those-in-georgias-universal-pre-k-tested-better-than-unenrolled-peers-study-says/2014/03 Four-year-olds who participated in Georgia's universal preschool program tested better than peers who had not taken part in it, a new study says. Wed, 12 Mar 2014 01:10:00 GMT /teaching-learning/those-in-georgias-universal-pre-k-tested-better-than-unenrolled-peers-study-says/2014/03 /teaching-learning/nashvilles-universal-pre-k-plan-would-offer-english-immersion-chief-says/2014/03 Nashville's schools chief cites the need for English-immersion programs for young children as he continues to lobby for free, universal pre-K in that city. Sun, 02 Mar 2014 01:09:31 GMT /teaching-learning/nashvilles-universal-pre-k-plan-would-offer-english-immersion-chief-says/2014/03 /teaching-learning/push-for-universal-pre-k-could-lead-to-overdiagnosis-of-adhd-health-professionals-argue/2014/02 With the expansion of universal preschool, a pair of experts warn of a possible overdiagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in very young children. Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:43:56 GMT /teaching-learning/push-for-universal-pre-k-could-lead-to-overdiagnosis-of-adhd-health-professionals-argue/2014/02 /teaching-learning/nashville-clears-first-hurdle-in-universal-pre-k-plan/2014/02 Nashville's school board agreed to create two pre-K hubs, the first step in a plan to offer universal preschool by 2018, but the deal hinges on budget approval. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 01:09:26 GMT /teaching-learning/nashville-clears-first-hurdle-in-universal-pre-k-plan/2014/02 /education/opinion-lets-get-universal-pre-k-right/2014/01 Let Universal Pre-K not become the next Common Core or standardized testing battle. Let's get active now, while it is still taking shape. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:19:01 GMT /education/opinion-lets-get-universal-pre-k-right/2014/01 /teaching-learning/nashvilles-chief-aims-for-pre-k-for-all-4-year-olds/2014/01 Nashville's top schools' chief laid out a plan to offer all 4-year-olds district-run preschool by 2018, an initiative that he says was well-received, but which must be approved by the nine-member school board Feb. 11. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 19:51:02 GMT /teaching-learning/nashvilles-chief-aims-for-pre-k-for-all-4-year-olds/2014/01 /education/opinion-universal-pre-k-in-nyc-three-questions-a-choice-and-two-pieces-of-advice-for-the-mayor-elect/2013/11 Now that Bill deBlasio is officially the next Mayor of New York City, a few folks have asked me for my take on the universal pre-k proposal that was a centerpiece of his campaign. As is often the case with campaign plans, there's not a lot of detail out there, so I don't have a lot to say. But here are a few key questions: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:57:03 GMT /education/opinion-universal-pre-k-in-nyc-three-questions-a-choice-and-two-pieces-of-advice-for-the-mayor-elect/2013/11 /teaching-learning/universal-pre-k-grows-child-care-market/2013/06 Demand for early-childhood programs grew substantially following the implementation of universal pre-K programs in Georgia and Oklahoma. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:35:36 GMT /teaching-learning/universal-pre-k-grows-child-care-market/2013/06 /education/opinion-state-of-the-union-calls-for-universal-pre-k/2013/02 Big early childhood proposal in President Obama's State of the Union address: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:50:35 GMT /education/opinion-state-of-the-union-calls-for-universal-pre-k/2013/02 /teaching-learning/will-maryland-mandate-pre-k-for-all-4-year-olds/2012/04 Proposed law creating access awaits action by state legislature. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:33:09 GMT /teaching-learning/will-maryland-mandate-pre-k-for-all-4-year-olds/2012/04