Feb 15 Wall Street sees preschool as an investment opportunity when local governments don’t By Kyle Spencer, The Hechinger Report A new preschool financing method sparks optimism and controversy in a Utah school district, the first in the nation to be financed by private investors who make a profit if enough at-risk kids succeed. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 7:26 What happens to learning when students get much-needed glasses By William Brangham Good vision care is a luxury for families who can’t easily afford the time or money spent getting a child’s first pair of glasses. But a new program called Vision for Baltimore called provides eye exams and two pairs of… Continue watching
Nov 03 Online preschool: Does it work? By Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report A small but growing number of nonprofits and for-profit companies are saying they can deliver at least some of the experiences and benefits of high-quality preschool via the internet, and thousands of parents are signing up. But as online early… Continue reading
May 26 A record number of kids now attend public preschool, so why has inequality grown? By Vic Pasquantonio A new report by the National Institute for Early Education Research gives public preschool in the U.S. mixed results with some states doing a lot to improve access and quality and other states doing very little. Continue reading
Sep 11 How Clinton and Trump plan to tackle education as president By Associated Press Hillary Clinton has spent decades talking about the needs of children and touting the benefits of early education. It's a new subject for Donald Trump. Continue reading
Sep 08 Could a Hillary Clinton presidency spark a preschool revolution? By Lillian Mongeau, The Hechinger Report An election of Hillary Clinton could mark the first time a U.S. president's signature issue is early childhood education. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 7:13 Why are early childhood educators struggling to make ends meet? By PBS News Hour Science tells us that critical brain development in children begins well before kindergarten, so their care and education prior to starting school matter. But the very foundation of effective early education -- child care providers -- often struggle to earn… Continue watching
Aug 16 What it will take to create quality preschool for all By Lillian Mongeau, The Hechinger Report One city’s attempt to professionalize early education could be a model for the nation. In the last two years, New York City has moved to accommodate all of the city’s public school 4-year-olds in high-quality preschool classrooms. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 5:47 Philadelphia mayor looks to fund pre-K with controversial soda tax — by the ounce By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 22 Voters support public preschool, but will candidates do the same? By Lillian Mongeau, The Hechinger Report Presidential candidates hoping to attract Millennials, Hispanics and swing state voters in 2016 could be well-advised to make early education a key part of their education platform, according to the results of a new national poll showing that 76 percent… Continue reading