Aug 15 Watch 6:54 B is for bug when preschoolers make nature their classroom By PBS News Hour In the age of standardized testing, screen time and what some see as a generation of excessively coddled children, a new movement of preschools is pushing kids outdoors, come rain or shine, heat or cold, to connect with nature and… Continue watching
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
May 11 Watch 8:59 These industries are growing. Why are men staying away? By PBS News Hour Millions of jobs in industry, held mostly by men, have disappeared in the last two decades. But at the same time, the economy has gained 9 million jobs in education and health services, which are more frequently associated with women. Continue watching
Apr 11 For science educators, the stakes for teaching the next generation feel higher than ever By Vic Pasquantonio Teachers who attended the National Science Teacher Association conference say professional development is vital to their success -- and the success of their students and the country. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 8:11 Inclusive wellness center is an oasis for a neighborhood left behind By PBS News Hour In the heart of one of Denver's poorest neighborhoods, parents hoped for a new preschool. Instead they got much more. The Dahlia Campus for Health and Well-being is a preschool, urban farm, dental office and mental health care center, all… Continue watching
Mar 08 Senate overturns Obama-era rule on teacher training By Associated Press Senators voted 59-40 on Wednesday in favor of rescinding regulations governing teacher training issued by the Department of Education in October. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 7:12 High quality child care gives military families peace of mind By PBS News Hour Child care for U.S. military families is among the best in the country and is significantly less expensive than the average civilian care. Special correspondent Kavitha Cardoza of Education Week traveled to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to see how… Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch 6:31 After Flint’s lead crisis, the ‘most important medication’ for kids is education By PBS News Hour There is a well-established link between lead exposure and learning disabilities, but early childhood education has been shown to counteract the effects. In Flint, Michigan, where the youngest residents have been the most vulnerable to lead poisoning, the city has… Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 6:52 Counting the benefits of teaching math to 3-year-olds By PBS News Hour In Boston public schools, 3, 4 and 5-year-olds are getting their first introduction to math. Before they walk through the kindergarten door, the “Building Blocks” curriculum is designed to encourage very young children to think and talk about math concepts… Continue watching
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