In 2014, Congress appropriated $250 million for a program offering preschool grants for states that apply for them. States with small state-funded preschool programs may apply for development grants, ...

Almost every state has now been awarded a share of a federal grant intended to help pay for strategic planning in its early-childhood system. The Preschool Development Grants, which were awarded last ...

The 18 states that received federal Preschool Development Grants have collectively worked to increase the number of high-quality slots available for children from low- and moderate-income families, ...

Raising a child looks different for every generation. Amy Elliott, chief clinical research officer at Avera Research Institute, understands how quickly new science and research can change ideas that ...

The HelloNation article, Why Character Development Belongs in the Classroom, featuring Abigail Coghlan, Preschool Expert of Spring Hill, TN, explains how preschool structure, early childhood education ...

Drawing on insights from 112 educators, a study by Dr. Hayashi from Keio University, Japan, explores how cultural values, institutional structures, and personal motivation shape preschool teachers’ ...

In recent years, both electric industry and the media have highlighted the need for STEM education and training in the skilled trades. However, preparing students for 21 st century jobs begins long ...

A new report says fewer young children in Illinois are being placed in preschool.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Allison Hoeksema is preparing preschoolers for their transition to kindergarten this summer as a part of the Broncos Lead Internship Program. A student ...