Tiny Little Item in Big State: Pre-K Saved
Since EarlyStories examines a wide range of pre-kindergarten coverage (there isn’t always a lot to choose from) it was nice to see a little item that probably means a whole lot more to the community in East Texas than a few lines convey. The Kilgore News Herald reported that federal stimulus money will cover a [...]
All Eyes Upon Little Learners In Littlest State
Rhode Island, the smallest state in the U.S. is about to launch a small pre-kindergarten program for low-income children. It will be the first of its kind in a state that is one of just 12 in the U.S. that don’t offer public programs. A story in the Providence Journal of Rhode Island notes that [...]
Another way to learn more about covering pre-k
EarlyStories often pushes journalists to spend time visiting early childhood classrooms and to see the area as a rich source of story ideas. Sometimes it takes a little jump start to see the connection, and that’s why it’s an excellent idea to apply for the Journalism Center on Children & Families conference in September “Ladder [...]
From Alaska, a Rare Pre-K Expansion
Most stories about early childhood education these days contain references to painful budget cuts that are forcing the elimination of programs. That’s why it was refreshing for EarlyStories to see that Alaska, a state that has not funded pre-kindergarten, is moving in a new direction. An article in the Daily News Miner noted that state [...]
Painful Struggle for Pre-K Funds in Chicago
Stephanie Banchero of the Chicago Tribune is staying right on top of an important political and financial battle in Illinois that could shut some 30,000 children out of preschools. Like many financially strapped states, Illinois is facing difficult budget choices, resulting in an $180 million cut in the State Board of Education budget earlier this [...]
Seniors Looking Out for Little Learners in Kentucky
EarlyStories keeps a sharp eye out for trends and issues in early childhood education, but every now and then comes across something we hadn’t really thought about before. In this case, we stumbled upon a column and almost dismissed it as a cute and folksy item in a local newspaper. But then the idea moved [...]
Why Pre-Schoolers Need More Math Instruction
For years, educators have believed that very young children were not capable of learning math. But a new book finds that children in public and private preschools, including Head Start and other programs aimed at low-income children, should be spending much more time receiving high quality math instruction. Reporters can request a copy at from [...]
