Many of California’s youngest students miss weeks of school, data show
By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource When kids start attending school, the youngest tend to get sick their…
Head Start, explained: How changes to early education program affect California families
This story was originally published by EdSource. Head Start, the federal program providing free early education for low-income…
San Francisco launches online portal for childcare, preschool access
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie launched a new online portal for childcare and preschool access on Monday, designed…
Before banning screens in early education, consider a focused approach
To the editor: A careful look at screen time in school is essential. Of equal importance is examining…
Teachers see increase in classroom behavior problems
Elementary teachers say they’re seeing worsening and increasingly severe behavior problems in young children and want help —…
Fresno bracing for massive cuts to child care programs
What’s at stake? A funding freeze to multiple federal grants that support childcare has been temporarily halted, with…
Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime
OAKLAND MAYOR Barbara Lee was joined by community advocates at the steps of City Hall on Thursday to…
Bay Area nonprofit matches teachers to head start efforts
Nargiz Mammadli and Emmanuel “Manny” Morando Neri both have a passion for teaching, and in particular, teaching young…