A preschool classroom is shaken by loss after a mass killing in Louisiana

Across Shreveport, Louisiana, schools were limping through the day, stung by the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more ...
KGW8

New director of Multnomah County's Preschool for All program aims to rebuild public trust

PORTLAND, Ore. — For many parents in Multnomah County, Preschool for All has been a "lifesaver." The program has grown continuously since voters approved it in 2020, sponsoring more and more ...
OPB

Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program has a new director

Danisa McLean has taken the helm of Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program after her predecessor resigned abruptly last summer amid an external investigation into a conflict of interest. The ...
Iowa Public Radio

Bill raises age limit for kids covered by the state’s free preschool program

A bill advanced by the Senate education committee would raise the age limit on the state’s free preschool program to allow some 5-year-olds to enroll and receive funding. Currently, kids who turn 4 ...
LAist

California invested billions into a new grade for 4-year-olds — without a plan to evaluate it

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Listen 24:19 California is not ...
The Tico Times

Costa Rica Starts Pilot Program for Preschool Education

The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has rolled out a pilot program that allows some three-year-old children to begin preschool this year. The move targets earlier access to structured learning and ...
Fox 5 San Diego

San Diego Unified free preschool program still has nearly 300 spots open

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — As families continue to struggle with the rising cost of child care, the San Diego Unified School District is reminding parents that a free preschool option remains available.
KOIN 6

For families who got in, Preschool For All changed everything

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Preschool For All has faced mounting scrutiny in recent months over flawed data, transparency concerns, and a rollout that left many families still waiting. But for parents who ...
Fort Collins Coloradoan

Registration open now for Colorado's free preschool program in 2026-27

Registration is open for Colorado's tuition-free preschool program for the 2026-27 school year. The program provides up to 15 hours of free preschool per week for children in the year before ...
Vail Daily

Colorado residents can now enroll in the universal preschool program. Here’s how to apply.

Enrollment for the 2026-27 universal preschool program is officially open, offering up to 15 hours of tuition-free preschool for children. Enrollment opened Dec. 9 and the first round of matching will ...
koaa

Open enrollment begins Tuesday for Colorado's Universal Preschool Program

COLORADO (KOAA) — Colorado families can now apply for the 2026-2027 Universal Preschool Program (UPK). According to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), the program has served more than ...
LAist

California needs thousands of teachers for its preschool program. Here's what it's like to be one

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. All 4-year-olds in California can now ...