$9.2 million will be devoted to helping states create tests that measure the readiness of young children to take on the social and academic requirements of kindergarten. Read Full Post >
Sara Mead and Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst found issues they both suppport during the wide-ranging discussion about early-childhood education and federal policy, sponsored by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Read Full Post >
While pundits wrangle over the federal role in early education, states are moving ahead with their own plans. Read Full Post >
The birth-through-5 programs are one of the first steps in implementing Louisiana's Act 3, which gives the state authority over early-childhood education. Read Full Post >
The Office of Head Start is allowing applicants to submit one application for programs to serve children from birth to age 5. Read Full Post >
State officials are also working on implementation plan for early-learning program. Read Full Post >
Nonprofit plans to provide activities for 2,000 families in select states. Read Full Post >
Jumpstart's Reading for the Record raises awareness of the importance of early learning. Read Full Post >
City officials announce plans to open school for at-risk preschoolers and add more seats in other programs Read Full Post >
Nineteen communities receive fund to promote early literacy and school readiness Read Full Post >
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