The college’s preschool offers psychology students hands-on research on child development and aims to model effective early ...

In 2014, Congress appropriated $250 million for a program offering preschool grants for states that apply for them. States with small state-funded preschool programs may apply for development grants, ...

Almost every state has now been awarded a share of a federal grant intended to help pay for strategic planning in its early-childhood system. The Preschool Development Grants, which were awarded last ...

Current research findings are mixed as to whether preschool programs can improve individuals' outcomes in the long term, with some studies pointing to benefits years later and others showing a fadeout ...

Kayla Simon is a preschool teacher at Lily Pad Learning Center in Fond du Lac. In her 13-year career, she's learned the importance of being a loving, safe space for children while their parents have ...

Raising a child looks different for every generation. Amy Elliott, chief clinical research officer at Avera Research Institute, understands how quickly new science and research can change ideas that ...

Drawing on insights from 112 educators, a study by Dr. Hayashi from Keio University, Japan, explores how cultural values, institutional structures, and personal motivation shape preschool teachers’ ...

The 18 states that received federal Preschool Development Grants have collectively worked to increase the number of high-quality slots available for children from low- and moderate-income families, ...

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