Preschool

Over 5,000 preschool seats have opened for low-income families in Illinois through Smart Start Illinois in the past year.

For more than two out of three unemployed workers, jobless benefits exceed their old pay, researchers say. That can raise awkward questions for workers, bosses and policymakers.

Tulsa, Okla., has been the focus of much debate over the long-term benefits of preschool. The most recent findings by Georgetown University researchers are another strong endorsement for early ed.

A new study on high-quality early learning programs shows a robust long-term return on investment. The most potent ingredients? Parental engagement and empathy.

A new report from a non-profit early education advocacy group shows that Kentucky is among states improving in the number of state dollars spent for…

It's one of the loudest debates in education: whether spending more money adds up to better test scores and graduation rates.

The head of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence would like to see more flexibility in early childhood education spending. The budget agreement…

A new non-profit report examining the state of preschool in the US found that funding and enrollment have increased nationwide, but in Kentucky it’s a…

Governor Steve Beshear is urging state lawmakers to approve a budget proposal that would raise the income eligibility level for public preschool to 160…