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New York
August 29, 2019

Revealing 900 more NYC classrooms had lead, city will now test common areas, too

The announcement came as officials revealed that about 900 more classrooms were found to need remediation for peeling or deteriorated lead paint this summer.

Pay Parity

Chicago
August 5, 2019

Educators trusted with babies and toddlers don’t make a living wage — Illinois wants to change this

Across Illinois, early childhood educators are paid far less than their counterparts in K-12 schools. Under the proposal, teacher pay would start at about $40,000 a year.

research says

Indiana
June 20, 2019

Children who go to preschool are better prepared for kindergarten. But is that enough?

Should Indiana worry about research on long-term results to justify an expansion, or should it stay focused on getting children ready for kindergarten?

Early education

Detroit
June 13, 2019

Defusing tantrums, tying laces, and changing young lives — while living under the poverty line

Spend a day in this teacher's classroom and it’s clear why some might be unwilling to take the path she has chosen.

Paying for pre-K

New York
May 30, 2019

After a wave of backlash, New York City education department tweaks new pre-K and childcare contracts

Facing growing concern from providers, the New York City education department is making significant changes to new contracts for pre-K and childcare services.

(Very) early education

New York
May 17, 2019

New proposal would extend early childcare pipeline from birth to preschool for some NYC children

The New York City comptroller, with support from some state legislators, is pushing for a new payroll tax to expand affordable care for children from birth to age 3.

money matters

New York
May 14, 2019

‘Get this right’: Comptroller Stringer adds to calls for major changes to New York City’s pre-K contracts

Pre-K and childcare providers in New York City say that changes to how they're funded could spell financial disaster.

early childhood

Detroit
May 9, 2019

The 4-year-olds are alright in Michigan. The 3-year-olds, less so.

Michigan's education program for 4-year-olds is solid. Its program for 3-year-olds is non-existent.

change of plans

New York
April 30, 2019

In a last-minute reversal, union representing thousands of NYC pre-K teachers calls off strike — for now

The union representing thousands of pre-K teachers has called off a planned strike after the city agreed to begin meeting next week…

deep freeze

New York
April 24, 2019

New York City’s largest Head Start provider freezes new enrollments

The issue affects programs that receive funding through the city’s Administration of Children’s services, the largest Head Start grantee in the city.

peer pressure

National
April 17, 2019

Can pre-K help students, even if they don’t attend?

“Having students come into the classroom better prepared, that in and of itself is going to help all students,” said researcher Breyon Williams.

Asked and answered

Chicago
March 20, 2019

Four questions for Chelsea Clinton about expanding early learning in cities

Visiting Chicago on Wednesday to help boost attention for literacy programs in laundromats, Chelsea Clinton said that her efforts were inspired in…

strike vote

New York
March 14, 2019

Demanding higher pay, New York City pre-K teachers move toward a strike

One of two locals under District Council 1707 voted to strike if their demands for higher pay are not met. The second local will vote Monday.

Fresh data

Chicago
Updated March 12, 2019

Across Illinois, littlest children face some form of ‘high risk,’ new report says

Illinois spends less than 5 percent of its budget on children under 5, two-thirds of whom live in counties where they face high risks to their health or development.

(Very) early education

New York
March 8, 2019

This New York City charter network is taking its lessons to toddlers

Preschool is already too late, if you ask Ian Rowe. The head of Public Prep charter schools in New…
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