"When I taught preschool, I always read this book during the first week of school to my class..." ...

All 4-year-olds in New York will have access to universal pre-K by the start of the 2028-29 school year under increased state funding. The funding is part of the state’s $4.5 billion investment in ...

Expanding child care is a pillar of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda. Newly released application numbers may raise questions about strategy and demand. By Eliza Shapiro and Matthew Haag See ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Almost a year after announcing his pre-K-for-all initiative, Gov. Andy Beshear,D-Ky., is taking matters into his own hands, pushing his agenda with a major move last week. Beshear ...

After lawmakers refused to fund his Pre-K for All plan, Gov. Andy Beshear says he is taking executive action to create his own pilot in Rockcastle and Robertson counties. Superintendents from two ...

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will likely leave office without accomplishing one of his signature initiatives. In the last budget session of his second term, lawmakers declined to fund universal pre-K.

Georgia’s pre-K program was recently lauded as being one of the best and most far-reaching in the nation. One thing it’s missing: 3-year-olds. The state-funded preschool program has been around for 34 ...

Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee is about to kick off its 50th anniversary season, and some kids will have an opportunity to visit the park an unlimited number of times for free this ...

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point is bringing back its popular free pass for preschoolers – but families must act quickly to take advantage of the offer. The Pre-K Pass provides free admission for the ...

Georgia's Pre-K program met all 10 national quality standards. It is the first and largest universal program to hit every benchmark. State leaders say new funding led to smaller classes and teacher ...

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