Federal Support Could Close 'Preschool Access Gap,' Center Says
States have taken the lead in creating preschool programs, but they don't have enough money to enroll all children, according to the Center for American Progress. Read Full Post >
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April 10, 2013
April 03, 2013
Some Head Start Providers to Lose Their Federal Aid
Twenty-five of 125 low-performing Head Start providers will have their federal funding shifted to other providers, the Office of Head Start announced today. Read Full Post >
April 01, 2013
Special Ed. Advocates Urge Focus on Young Children with Disabilities
Early-intervention services should not be left out of early-learning expansion plans, says the Council for Exceptional Children's early-childhood division. Read Full Post >
March 13, 2013
Testing Consortium Reorganizes for Long-Term Survival
PARCC becomes a nonprofit to help it stay afloat after federal money runs out in 2014. Read Full Post >
February 27, 2013
States Find Common Ground on Preschool's Value
While pundits wrangle over the federal role in early education, states are moving ahead with their own plans. Read Full Post >
February 26, 2013
Intense Debate Continues On Federal Role in Preschool
Partisans take to the national media with their opinions on the Obama administration's proposals to expand the federal role in early-childhood education. Read Full Post >
February 13, 2013
Obama's Preschool Pitch: Vague, But Welcomed
The president's State of the Union Address talks about expanding preschool and full-day kindergarten, but offers few details on funding and timing. Read Full Post >
February 07, 2013
Obama Administration Urged to Adopt Preschool-for-All Plan
The Center for American Progress released a multibillion proposal for universal preschool, days before President Barack Obama is to give his State of the Union Address. Read Full Post >
January 30, 2013
New Mexico May Face Loss of Federal Special Education Funds
The state cut its funding of special education programs due to decreased state revenues, but the Department of Education may penalize the state for that move by holding back its own special education funding. Read Full Post >
January 17, 2013
Second Group of Head Start Grantees Must Recompete For Funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has said that 122 programs in 35 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico must show that they are delivering high-quality programs. Read Full Post >
