Public Education
California public schools now offer ‘transitional kindergarten’, free meals for 4 year oldsGov. Gavin Newsom recently touted California’s multi-billion dollar investment in free, universal transitional kindergarten, despite mixed evidence for academic benefits. “California is proving what’s possible with historic investments in… Read More
Public Education
Idaho and Wyoming designate millions for expanding school choice(The Daily Signal) – Support for greater educational freedom is moving west as lawmakers in Idaho and Wyoming increase funding for school choice, including designating funding for pre-K education. … Read More
Public Education
‘Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic’: New Mexico governor announces $100 million for pre-K education, ignoring experts who say it won’t helpNew Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday announced a $100 million addition to its pre-K program, despite experts questioning the efficacy of such programs. “Today is a… Read More
Government
Colorado’s universal preschool program fails to address potential pitfallsBased on recent studies that suggest pre-K programs can cause long-term harm, the jubilation over Colorado’s new universal preschool law may be premature.The state’s governor, Jared Polis,… Read More
Public Education
Ohio’s universal pre-K proposal receives mixed reviews(The Center Square) – A group of Ohio economists believes a statewide universal pre-kindergarten program would boost the state’s economy and be important as a workforce development aide,… Read More
Government, Public Education
State-run pre-K programs may cause long-term harm, studies concludeAs political rhetoric heats up over government-funded pre-K programs, studies suggest that pushing academics too early on children can create unintended long-term consequences.While children from these programs may… Read More
Public Education
Arizona joins 24-state coalition against Biden Head Start mandates( Elizabeth Troutman | The Center Square) – Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has joined 24 other states in filing a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s COVID-19… Read More