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Lawmakers Approve Short-Term Budget, Avoid Federal Shutdown
Lawmakers voted to approve a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 11.
Book Review: Can Pre-K Address Income Inequality?
High-quality public pre-K could help address income inequality.
Child Care Reauthorization 20 Years in the Making Underway
The House votes ‘yes’ on a child care bill that’s expected to pass the Senate soon. So what’s next for states?
New SIG Regulations Ramp up Focus on Early Education
The Education Department’s recently proposed changes to the SIG program reinforce the administration’s commitment to early education.
Americans Say They Support Federal Dollars for Pre-K
The vast majority of Americans want more federally funded high-quality pre-K classrooms.
Adding the Absences and Coming Up Short
Some students could be missing as much as 27 days each year, about a month of school, according to a recent report.
The Third Rail: Funding Reform for Early Learning Programs
There’s not enough money to go around.
More than Ebook vs. Print: The Concept of ‘Media Mentors’
Print books or ebooks: Which are better for helping children learn to read?
Bobby Jindal and the (Common Core) Morning After
Ambitious Republicans like Jindal realized their youthful enthusiasm for the standards could force them into tough decision.s