California’s transitional kindergarten instruction should remain developmentally appropriate and prioritize play as a form of learning, the state emphasized in a proposed clarification of the ...

Two new initiatives are evaluating preschool curricula, making the case that programs designed to teach the youngest learners ...

Early childhood education in 2026 is marked by efforts to blend play-based learning, comprehensive curricula, and AI-driven tools. Educators and program leaders are working to balance tactile, ...

April 30, 2026 - Students at college campuses across California recover hundreds of pounds of unserved food from dining halls to serve to their hungry classmates. When Krystyna Kalishevskyi emigrated ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Preschool is a ...

What is developmentally appropriate when it comes to learning? Cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham wrote about the subject recently on his Science and Education blog, and here is a version of that ...

Cross-posted from Digital Education: Everyone from parents to teachers to physicians continues to worry about how much time children are spending in front of computer screens. But in the ...

DIY early learning kits turn everyday household items into powerful tools for your child’s growth. With themed rotations, clear goals, and sensory-rich activities, these kits make learning fun, ...

The transition from preschool to school is a big deal for many children and parents. Over the next few weeks, many preschoolers will take part in a transition program, designed by their teachers, to ...