Education Aug 06 Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
Arts Aug 13 7 quick questions with Ms. Rachel Rachel Accurso has helped countless toddlers learn words and make connections through her wildly popular videos. But she’s a hard no on glitter. By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Tim McPhillips
Education Sep 01 Watch 7:57 Long-term effects of COVID school shutdowns become apparent as students return to class The long-term impact of school shutdowns and remote learning during the pandemic is becoming apparent as students return to the classroom. New test results show a significant drop in scores and learning for elementary school-aged children. NPR education reporter Anya… By John Yang
Education May 28 Watch 6:31 Can 'cultural proficiency' among teachers help close student achievement gap? Racial disparity in academic achievement remains a leading problem in American education, both at the K-12 and the college levels. A number of studies show greater diversity in the teaching profession can address some of those concerns. Hari Sreenivasan has… By Hari Sreenivasan
Education Jun 19 Watch 7:29 How do you make the benefits of pre-K education last? A study suggesting the benefits of pre-K may not be long-lasting has sparked debate in Tennessee, where proposals for state-funded, universal programs are an issue in this year's governor's race. What’s behind the finding, and what are the keys to… By John Yang
Mar 06 Watch 6:36 Many preschool teachers are scared of teaching STEM. Here's a solution that might help By PBS News Hour Everyone knows that 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds ask a lot of questions. But that unrestrained curiosity can unsettle preschool teachers who feel they lack sufficient understanding of science, technology, engineering and math, often referred to as STEM. Hari Sreenivasan reports… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch 7:32 After-school STEM programs inspire kids to keep learning By Lisa Stark, Education Week At an after-school STEM club in Rhode Island, students are working on an engineering challenge -- because they want to be. The low-stakes, fun environment offers time for exploration when resources or hands-on activities may be in short supply during… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 7:14 Anti-bias lessons help preschoolers hold up a mirror to diversity By Cat Wise Some California preschools are getting children to participate in conversations about racial differences at an early age by introducing an anti-bias curriculum that teaches kids about diversity and inclusion. Against a backdrop of national divides over race, these educators use… 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
Oct 31 Watch 5:49 These Colorado preschoolers learn hands-on farming to prevent childhood obesity By Cat Wise As childhood obesity soars among low-income communities with limited access to fresh produce, some educators in Colorado are combating the problem by joining the farm-to-preschool movement. Now these preschoolers are learning their ABCs while picking veggies from the school garden… Continue watching