Latest Early childhood education News

Consolidated, 'compassionate' services pledged for new Illinois Department of Early Childhood

Jun. 25, 2024 18:16 PM EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law creating a separate Department of Early Childhood that will make it “simpler, better and fairer" for families seeking assistance and care for the state's youngest residents. The agency's creation comes after...

Staffing shortages persist as Hawaii’s effort to expand preschool moves forward

Jun. 17, 2024 12:32 PM EDT

HONOLULU (AP) — When the new school year begins in August, more than 800 Hawaii children will gain access to free public preschool. In its largest push yet to expand public preschool, the Executive Office on Early Learning plans to open 44 new classes serving 3- and 4-year-olds,...