Stories Tagged as
Preschool
Preschool not only preps children for K-12, but raises future earnings, study finds
Jun 19, 2024
National Bureau of Economic Research data backs view that early childhood education brings many benefits. Yet most 4-year-olds don't attend.
Public spending on preschool hasn’t gone up in two decades
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Ali Budner
May 18, 2023
A new report finds that funding has stagnated in the last two decades. Some states are trying to buck the trend.
Racial bias in preschool
Sep 28, 2016
A new study shows teachers watch and discipline black and white kids differently.
Early educators are among the lowest paid in the U.S.
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Donna Tam
Jul 7, 2016
A new report says child care workers and preschool teachers have median wages well below the rest of the workforce.
Preschool serves low-income San Jose neighborhood
Mar 31, 2016
It’s a lot like the expensive, play-based preschools that abound in affluent areas.
Silicon Valley's economic divide starts in preschool
Feb 22, 2016
Two different worlds in early education, divided by a freeway
Study questions value of Tennessee preschool program
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Blake Farmer
Oct 7, 2015
Old-school academics could explain lagging students. Critics say report is flawed.
For public good, not for profit.
How tobacco tax revenues affect free preschool
May 28, 2015
The tale starts at tobacco shops like Drive Thru Cigarettes in Duarte, California.
The 'State of Preschool' really depends on your state
May 11, 2015
The annual report reveals geographic divides on enrollment, funding and quality.
Opening economic doors with early childhood education
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Eliza Mills
Feb 13, 2015
Can a good preschool education lead to higher wages?