Category: Early Learning
Universal Pre-K Is a Hot Policy Idea. But What About Kindergarten?
Even casual observers of the early childhood space likely noticed the massive push for expanding access to care and education […]
February 26, 2026
Chronic absences in early grades linked to higher risk of district transfers, study shows
Top Takeaways Chronic absences could be an “early warning signal” of student mobility. In grades K-3, Black students and students […]
February 24, 2026
Clarifying transitional kindergarten’s curriculum keeps kids playing
Top Takeaways The definition for transitional kindergarten would no longer include “modified kindergarten curriculum.” Early education experts herald the proposed […]
February 18, 2026
The importance of male teachers in early education
Anthony Segura with early education teachers he is mentoring. Courtesy: Maria Campoverde The first time I met 3-year-old Lincoln and […]
January 28, 2026
Most Popular EdSurge Early Education Stories of 2025
Changes — and subsequent confusion and concern — largely defined the early childhood education sector in 2025. Multiple social programs […]
January 8, 2026
What Climate Change Means for Little Kids — And Their Caregivers
Late last month, Hurricane Melissa pummeled Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. It was one of the strongest Category […]
December 1, 2025
After Years Reporting on Early Care and Education, I’m Now Living It
In August 2019, I walked into an early learning center in Philadelphia with a blank reporter’s notebook, a camera and […]
November 17, 2025
‘Can you come wipe me?’: Younger 4-year-olds pose new challenges for TK
Top Takeaways State guidelines are vague and leave it to local districts to determine how to help students who need […]
August 29, 2025
Head Start offers path to success for children, families
Related Reading Head Start allies wait, worry about possible funding cuts May 14, 2025 Malaya Peterkin and other preschoolers sat […]
May 15, 2025