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Early Learning
March 22, 2018

With increased focus on students' social and emotional skills, teachers turn to class pets to help lead the way

In some schools, class pets do more than help children learn about animals. They are also being integrated into teachers' efforts to help young students learn social and emotional skills, such as self-awareness, responsibility and empathy.

Ashley Hopkinson
March 8, 2018

There are many benefits to starting science education early — very early

Report finds that even infants can learn abstract scientific concepts, and starting early can help them with science later on.

Carolyn Jones
January 25, 2018

Early Head Start partners with local child care providers to serve more infants, toddlers in Los Angeles County 

A federal-to-local grant program, Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships, will provide child care and family support services to 122 children in 'high needs' areas of Los Angeles County.

Ashley Hopkinson
January 21, 2018

New science standards a boon for the littlest learners

Hands-on science projects emphasized in California's new science standards are a hit with K-2 students, teachers say.

Carolyn Jones
January 18, 2018

California lags behind most states in providing timely services to infants and toddlers

A new report recommends the state combine services under one agency to increase equity and reduce delays.

Ashley Hopkinson
January 10, 2018

Brown's proposed budget draws praise, disappointment from early education advocates

The proposed budget increases child care provider reimbursement rates and adds additional preschool slots.

Ashley Hopkinson
December 19, 2017

Early intervention helps boost reading skills for California children most at risk of falling behind

A program designed to improve young children’s reading skills is showing results in San Mateo County through a focus on preschools and summer learning.

Ashley Hopkinson
November 28, 2017

New California law expands low-income parents’ access to subsidized child care

A new state law clarifies that parents enrolled in English as a second language or GED classes can state that as a qualifying reason for state subsidized child care. Previously, some families were deemed ineligible.

Ashley Hopkinson
November 20, 2017

Leading Democratic candidates for California governor back universal preschool

Next California governor is likely to be a strong advocate for the expansion of early education programs.

Louis Freedberg And Ashley Hopkinson
November 8, 2017

California moves to curtail expelling children from preschool — yes, preschool

California is part of a national effort to restrict pushing children out of preschool for disruptive behavior.

Lee Romney
November 5, 2017

Math festivals help elementary students — and their families — see math as fun

Across the state, a growing number of elementary schools are hosting math nights and festivals for students and families to show that math is fun and can be practiced every day -- and not only in the classroom.

Ashley Hopkinson
October 22, 2017

Time children spend on mobile devices has tripled in four years

Six years ago only 52 percent of families with children 8 and under had a mobile device in the home, compared to 98 percent in 2017.

Ashley Hopkinson
October 18, 2017

Children whose parents speak a language other than English less likely to enroll in preschool

A national report examines if states are meeting the needs of dual language learners, who make up nearly one-third of children ages 8 and younger in the U.S. The 30-state analysis highlights policies that affect access and educational opportunities.

Ashley Hopkinson
September 28, 2017

California voters want early childhood as priority issue, statewide poll shows

A new statewide poll shows that nearly 90 percent of California voters want the next governor to be a "champion for early education" who puts more investment into programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Ashley Hopkinson
September 26, 2017

Addressing early childhood trauma requires shift in policy, more training for teachers

A coalition of California-based agencies and advocacy groups teamed up to raise awareness about the impact of early childhood trauma and to push for change in education and health policy.

Ashley Hopkinson