In 2026, States and Congress Will Need to Mitigate the Damage to PreK-12 Education
What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.
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In a Year of Economic Uncertainty, Differing State Approaches to Spending on Young Children
Some states have opted to reduce funding for early learning programs, while others managed to strengthen their programs.
What Will 2026 Hold for Early Care and Education?
Here are a few questions that rise to the top for our team when thinking about the next 12 months in early education
Q&A with RAND Researchers about Findings from the American Pre-K Teacher Survey
The survey provides a better understanding of the perspective of public school pre-K teachers across the country.
In Vermont, A Decade-Old Campaign Winds Down and Reflects on Progress
Let’s Grow Kids has now officially ended its operations, but that’s not due to a lack of success.
In Boston, Bringing the Best of Pre-K Practices into the Elementary Years
Boston has focused on creating and implementing a curriculum that aligns the content & instructional practices of pre-K through second grade
The Damage to Come from Dismembering the U.S. Department of Education
These convoluted moves detract from ED's work to protect students’ rights and provide guidance to states and schools.
Growing Number of States Turning to Dedicated Funding for Young Children
Establishing dedicated funding for ECE can be an effective way to ensure these programs don’t get left out during the budget process.
With CCDF Rule in Limbo, Next Steps for States Are Uncertain
The rule sparked many of the recent positive changes in child care policy in states across the country.
The Ripple Effects of Cutting Undocumented Children Off from Early Childhood Education
All children and families served by Head Start set to lose under new rule adopted by the Trump Administration.
A Series of Laws Strengthens New Jersey’s Early Education System
Recent bills signed by Governor Murphy emphasize a push towards universal pre-K and full-day kindergarten.
Head Start for America’s Children Act of 2025 Proposes Fully Funding the 60-Year-Old Program
New bill offers support for student parents, the early childhood workforce, and more
High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: Understanding Parent Expectations of Pre-K Curricula
Pre-K teachers can help parents in understanding the importance of play-based learning.
High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: Results from a National Survey of Pre-K Teachers
National survey of pre-K teachers serves as a valuable supplement to NASEM report
A New Endowment Aims to Transform Connecticut’s Early Education System
Connecticut’s Early Childhood Education Endowment starts with an initial $300 million investment