Tag: Universal Preschool
December 4, 2018
New push underway to expand preschool for low-income children in California
Assemblyman Kevin McCarty introduced three bills this week, one to expand spaces for public preschool for low-income 4-year-olds, one to improve preschool facilities and one to increase reimbursement for preschool programs.
Zaidee Stavely
May 30, 2018
California governor’s race: Dems agree on child care, higher spending; differ on districts rejecting charters based on financial impact
The candidates differ on how they would work toward their goals to improve education in California.
Nico Savidge
May 9, 2018
Gubernatorial debate includes pledges for universal preschool from Democrats
In contrast, the Republican candidates oppose providing state-subsidized preschool for all California 4-year-olds.
Nico Savidge
April 4, 2018
Facing unprepared kindergartners, a rural school district restores preschool for all
This school year the Lindsay Unified School District, in a small farming community in Tulare County, implemented universal preschool, meaning every child from birth to 4 years old, regardless of family income, can attend a program in the district for free.
Ashley Hopkinson
February 22, 2018
Single state agency needed to coordinate California's 'patchwork' of early childhood education programs, new report urges
Establishing one lead agency will help coordinate the state's often confusing array of child care and preschool programs, researchers say in a new report examining California's early childhood education system.
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
June 5, 2016
With costs unclear, Clinton lays out ambitious plans for early education
Hillary Clinton's plans would reshape the landscape of early childhood education.
Jeremy Hay
May 1, 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
December 15, 2014
Obama says preschool an economic investment
Backed by a new report from his Council of Economic Advisers, President Barack Obama is framing his push for universal preschool and early education as an economic issue that will yield extraordinary financial benefits not only to children and parents, but to the nation as a whole.
Louis Freedberg
December 2, 2014
Poll shows support for high-quality preschool
A vast majority of California registered voters believe attending a high quality preschool is important to a student’s future success in school, according to a Field Poll conducted in partnership with EdSource.
Lisa Fine
November 25, 2014
Debate aims to define universal preschool
As public support and awareness of the importance of preschool grows at the federal, state and local level, there is a debate in the early childhood education world over how to achieve "universal preschool" and what form it should take.
Lisa Fine
November 5, 2014
Seattle voters pass tax hike to fund preschool
Seattle voters have opted to raise their property taxes to pay for a city-subsidized voluntary preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds, joining cities including San Francisco, Denver and New York in expanding preschool opportunities for low-income children.
Lisa Fine
November 4, 2014
Parents seeking preschool slots start early
The search for preschools is increasingly competitive as parents feel increased pressure to find “the right” preschool program that will promote future academic success. Gone are the days when preschool was seen as optional, preschool directors say.
Lisa Fine
October 22, 2014
States asked to lead on universal preschool
President Obama’s call for universal preschool appears to have stalled in Washington due to political gridlock, but administration officials are hoping that states like California will pick up the slack.