early childhood learning Archives

Young students less prepared for grade-level reading, math

January 31, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Nationwide data offer critical new insights into the pandemic’s academic impact on younger students' learning.

Children who were in early childhood learning programs during the pandemic are struggling to keep up with grade-level learning in math and English, according to School Readiness for…

Curriculum

Study: Sesame Street boosts early childhood learning

May 10, 2013May 6, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

Watching international versions of Sesame Street has a positive impact on early childhood learning practices and learning outcomes among children in other countries, according to a forthcoming meta-analysis…

District Management

Report highlights importance of early childhood education

July 8, 2011July 7, 2011 by By Jenna Zwang, Assistant Editor

Children who attend high-quality pre-kindergarten programs are more likely to graduate from high school, says a new report that calls on states and communities to build an aligned…

Curriculum

Feds announce $500M for early learning competition

May 26, 2011May 25, 2011 by From staff and wire reports

A new state-level grant competition will direct $500 million in federal funding to improve child care and early childhood learning as part of the Obama administration's signature Race…

eClassroom News

Education sees modest increase in Obama’s FY2012 budget

February 17, 2011February 14, 2011 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor

Despite tough economic times, President Obama’s $3.73 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2012 would increase education spending by 4.3 percent in an effort to help students compete…