In his State of the Union address last week, President Obama brought up the topic of universal Pre-Kindergarten learning and praised the programs already in place in states like Florida, South ...

Pre-kindergartners hear and understand language through conversations, stories, and songs. They also lay the groundwork for reading and writing as they explore books and other printed material. Below ...

As states stress the importance of early childhood education, the nonprofit organization EdReports plans to expand its free, Consumer Reports-style reviews to include prekindergarten learning ...

High-quality teachers are linked to helping build longer-lasting effects for prekindergarten students, according to a new Vanderbilt University study. While that's seemingly a no-brainer, recent ...

A new study shows young children improve self-regulation skills in classrooms where teachers exhibit approving behavior with a positive emotional tone. Positive interactions in a pre-kindergarten ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville's mayor announced a plan Tuesday to provide universal Pre-K learning for the area's 3- and 4-year-olds. A newly created "Early Learning Action Group" will meet ...

A Kellogg Foundation grant will help Jackson students with one of their greatest needs: being ready for kindergarten. City officials announced Monday the foundation is giving the city $1.2 million for ...