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Preschool
February 15, 2022
California’s subsidized preschool program may expand to toddlers
Growing California's supply of toddler care options, particularly subsidized preschool, helps the state’s working families, experts say.
Karen D'Souza
November 23, 2021
Benefits of early math experiences add up
In kindergarten, some children already have a sense of what math means and how it functions while others lack a basic understanding of numbers.
Karen D'Souza
September 30, 2021
Will Biden's reconciliation bill transform early childhood education?
If these sweeping proposals are enacted, they would overhaul the nation’s child care system to make it more accessible and affordable.
Karen D'Souza
July 12, 2021
How California’s new universal transitional kindergarten program will be rolled out
Experts say making a year of pre-kindergarten available to all 4-year-olds is a watershed achievement in the early education space.
Karen D'Souza
April 27, 2021
What President Biden's recovery plan for families means for California's children
The proposed legislation to champion childhood comes at a time when the pandemic has widened the gap between the rich and the poor.
Karen D'Souza
January 19, 2021
How one California preschool program is helping youngest learners with math
A state-funded program is designing strategies for families to keep kids learning at home even when in-person preschool is canceled.
Sydney Johnson
July 27, 2020
California family child care providers vote to join union
In addition to advocating for higher pay per subsidized child, providers say they will call for more training and more access to subsidies.
Zaidee Stavely
February 3, 2020
We must include English learners in early education plan for California
Early education is enhanced by school communities that affirm and support the languages and cultures students bring to the classroom.
Anya Hurwitz
October 7, 2019
California needs a master plan for early childhood
Advocates agree with governor's call for more planning before new early childhood funds are spent.
Patricia Lozano, Mayra E. Alvarez and Scott Moore
June 24, 2019
Building blocks: California's proposed early education legislation
California is on the brink of making huge investments in young children, and EdSource is tracking 27 early childhood bills introduced in the Legislature this session.
Zaidee Stavely
June 12, 2019
California’s budget deal takes a step toward universal preschool
Under the agreement, all 4-year-olds living in low-income neighborhoods would be eligible for state-subsidized preschool, with priority for low-income children first.
Zaidee Stavely
May 29, 2019
Obstacles deter many California child care providers from building, expanding facilities
Proposals by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators would provide financial aid and ease the permitting process.
Zaidee Stavely
April 25, 2019
More funding for full-day kindergarten questioned as many low-income California schools already offer it
Researchers say the greatest need in low-income communities is for programs serving children under 5 years old, such as preschool and transitional kindergarten.
Zaidee Stavely
March 19, 2019
New training for California preschool teachers to help bilingual children prepare for kindergarten
The trainings teach preschool teachers how to help children learn English and keep their home languages, so they can be more successful in kindergarten and beyond.