Indiana will limit available seats in its state-funded preschool program to 2,500 children next school year — less than half the current enrollment.

Colorado’s popular universal preschool program has dramatically increased the number of 4-year-olds who get state-funded preschool, but it’s unfolded largely without guardrails to ensure quality.

Indiana’s program only meets benchmarks in two categories: early learning and development standards, and curriculum supports. Steven Barnett is the founder and senior director of NIEER. He said states ...

Despite an increase in Indiana’s pre-K spending per child last year, the report shows On My Way Pre-K still only meets two out of 10 benchmarks the National Institute for Early Education ...

In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp proposed an additional $14 million aimed at reducing preschool class sizes and $5.5 million to address issues with the state’s child care subsidy program for lower-income ...

This episode will explore the vital role of early learning, the economic impact of childcare, policy changes needed to strengthen early education in Indiana, and much more. Hear from experts ...

Echoing other education groups, Joel Hand with the Indiana Coalition for Public Education and the American Federation of Teachers of Indiana emphasized that, “while we recognize there are many ...

Indiana's 2025 legislative session is prioritizing school deregulation, private school choice expansions, and teacher benefits. Key bills address chronic absenteeism, school attendance, and ...

What supporters say: Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner said even though this year’s state budget will be tight, the bill is a necessary boost for teacher attraction and retention.

Educators say state funding would help more children access early childhood education, preschool South Dakota is one of six states in the U.S. that doesn’t have state-funded pre-K, and it’s ...

By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle INDIANA — School accountability, teacher salary boosts and “academic freedom” are priorities on Jennifer McCormick’s education plan, the Democratic ...

By Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle School accountability, teacher salary boosts and “academic freedom” are priorities in Jennifer McCormick’s education plan, the Democratic ...