The landscape of early childhood language development has shifted dramatically in 2026, driven by a $2.3 billion federal push for pre-K literacy, breakthrough studies on bilingual language acquisition ...

From book vending machines to read-aloud games, schools and families are finding creative ways to inspire a love of reading in children. Experts stress that literacy is more than test scores—it's ...

Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met face-to-face for the first time during a visit to a Bronx child care center on Saturday, a moment that underscores the growing ...

SOUTH BRONX (WABC) -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent part of his Saturday in the Bronx with young school children - and former President Barack Obama. Both Obama and Mamdani spoke after the mayor's ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island is now accepting applications for its state-funded pre-kindergarten program for the 2026-27 school year. The Rhode Island Department of Education announced the ...

Even casual observers of the early childhood space likely noticed the massive push for expanding access to care and education programs over the last year, most notably with universal preschool options ...

The children gather quietly and eagerly in a circle around the teacher, who opens The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. The children come closer. The teacher begins to read. At first, the story seems simple.

Report reveals about half of Utah's K-3 students are reading below minimum proficiency levels — reflecting national reading trends. The analysis assures that almost all children can learn to read with ...

For the first time in BOOK IT!’s 40-year history, Pizza Hut, LLC, announces the launch of the BOOK IT! app — now available in all available app stores. The new app officially launched this month and ...

Park School Assistant Principal leads pre-kindergarten students and their parents in a mini yoga class in late August. Ossining’s Park School gave pre-kindergarten students and their families several ...