Stop the Dismemberment of the U.S. Department of Education
Congress should ask the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine how breaking apart ED affects services to students.
Early Childhood Education
Transition into Kindergarten: Planning a Year Ahead
Kindergarten is already two months underway, but this conversation isn't about this year's students—it's about next year's incoming class.
Bridging the Gaps in Disability Policy: Reclaiming the Promise of the ADA
Disabled people are not passive recipients of policy outcomes; they are experts on their own lives and the systems they operate within.
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.
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
Early Math Intervention Builds Momentum in 2025
Better math proficiency early in a student’s education often means better reading and math skills later on.
Supporting Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families: Federal Policy Updates and Resources for State Advocates
A fact sheet from New America and Start Early supports advocates to stay informed and take action.
High Quality Pre-K Starts with Supported Teachers: Strengthening Curricula for Students with Disabilities
Few pre-K curricula provide strategies for children with disabilities or target their developmental needs.
Young Children Face Greater Risks at School from Office for Civil Rights Reduction
Civil rights violations start early, with many OCR complaints filed about wrongdoings toward young children.
Understanding the Cost of Early Intervention Services in Illinois
Cost modeling can be a critical tool in a state’s toolkit to improve access to services and set more children on a path to thrive.
Federal Cuts Threaten Babies and Preschoolers with Disabilities from All Angles
The Trump administration summarily fired civil servants upholding hard-won civil rights for children with disabilities.
Families with Disabilities Face Multiple Challenges Accessing Child Care
Access to affordable, high-quality early care and learning is especially low for families of children with disabilities.
Funding Early Childhood Special Education: What Does It Take?
Virginia’s Universities Work Together to Strengthen the Early Interventionist Pipeline
To address the need for a stronger pipeline of early interventionists, Virginia universities formed a unique consortium.
Wyoming Considers Revamping Funding Formula for Young Children with Disabilities
Wyoming is poised to fundamentally revamp its approach to early childhood special education funding.