early education

Early childhood educators rarely get the spotlight typically saved for K-12 teachers — but that’s starting to change.

Huge numbers of kids are struggling to read. Why? Because literacy curriculum used in thousands of classrooms doesn’t work.

Voters in New Mexico have approved a ballot measure that dedicates more than $150 million a year from a unique trust to support children in the state under 5 years old — and those who care for them.

Comprehensive, age-appropriate sex ed has all kinds of social, emotional and academic benefits, researchers say. Here's what that looks like, from K through 12.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses Oklahoma falling behind in online registration for new voters, Education Secretary Ryan Walters releasing funding to Tulsa Public Schools for early childhood education and federal auditors want Oklahoma to return COVID funding money they say was misspent by Gov. Kevin Stitt's administration.

A kindergarten class in Stone Harbor, N.J., recently said bon voyage to a group of 18 orphaned turtles as part of a program to save thousands of the reptiles.

Oklahoma is strengthening its relationship with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. The $2.5 million investment of federal COVID-19 relief funds is designed to expand the program to all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties.

An annual review of state-based preschool programs found big drops in enrollment and state funding in the 2020-2021 school year.

Parents across the country were hesitant to send their 4-year-old children to school during the pandemic. But, Oklahoma still ranked second in Pre-K access nationwide.

A long-term study of a statewide preschool program tracked students through the sixth grade and found those who attended prekindergarten falling behind.