All articles by Jeremy Hay
Effort grows to oppose governor's early education budget
Early education and childcare advocates press their opposition to Gov. Jerry Brown's budget.
Jeremy Hay
June 1, 2016
Study: Funding, leadership key to pre-K and early school years alignment
Preschool curriculum increasingly seen as a key to academic success in the early grades.
Jeremy Hay
May 31, 2016
State bends on deadline for transitional kindergarten teacher preparation stipends
State education officials have extended the deadline for counties to distribute teacher stipends.
Jeremy Hay
May 26, 2016
As kindergarten readiness bill evolves, some remain concerned about its effect on learning
The bill would define what it means to be ready for kindergarten.
Jeremy Hay
May 22, 2016
Governor's latest early education budget proposal disappoints advocates, providers
In his latest early education budget proposal, Gov. Jerry Brown proposes the same as he did before.
Jeremy Hay
May 13, 2016
California lags in national report on public preschool systems
California received mediocre marks in a national study of preschool access, quality and funding.
Jeremy Hay
May 12, 2016
Money may be left on table in training program for transitional kindergarten teachers
Not enough teachers are signing up for the program.
Jeremy Hay
May 5, 2016
Broad alliance formed to expand preschool at local level
A collaboration of organizations is trying to expand access to 500 children not enrolled.
Jeremy Hay
May 1, 2016
Legislators reject Brown's early education plan, boosting advocates
Early education advocates are encouraged by budget discussions.
Jeremy Hay
April 15, 2016
Commission calls for major new investments in early education
The report calls for programs for all children 5 and younger.
Jeremy Hay
April 13, 2016
Early education advocates take $800 million 'ask' to Sacramento
The amount requested would increase the number of children with access to preschool.
Jeremy Hay
April 10, 2016
Report: 170,000 California children eligible for state preschool aren't enrolled
A new report found there are 170,000 3- and 4-year-olds who are eligible for state preschool but don't have access to it, and early education advocates said that highlighted the gaps in the state's early learning system.
Jeremy Hay
March 29, 2016
A bill for kindergarten readiness standards to meet a need – or cause problems?
Author says preschools would get better guidance; critics worry about academic pressure.
Jeremy Hay
March 23, 2016
LAO proposes full-day preschool for all low-income working families
The recommendation would cover an estimated 270,000 4-year-olds.