Access to high-quality preschool experiences can be valuable for young children. Indeed, a large body of research—including a landmark study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and ...

Early-childhood advocates have been concerned for some time that the academic expectations of elementary school are filtering down to kindergarten. Now, there’s a bit of pressure from the other ...

Founded in 2007 by Kopal Maheshwari and Vinit Srivastava, the brand Little Einsteins has a presence in India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, South Africa, Nepal, and the Philippines, ...

There was a sense of idealism in the air in 1971 when Craig Ramey, a psychologist in his late 20s with a newly minted Ph.D., took a job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to launch what would become one ...

Many studies have shown that attending preschool boosts children’s kindergarten readiness, and that its effects can — but don’t invariably — last beyond kindergarten and even into adulthood. Credit: ...

Why curriculum matters: A well-chosen preschool curriculum shapes daily learning, tracks growth, and aligns with developmental needs across all domains. Everyday empathy building: Simple daily moments ...

What children learn matters just as much as how they learn it. Don't Overlook Pre-K Curriculum Should preschool teachers have bachelor's degrees? Do children benefit more from full-day or half-day ...

Despite research showing the crucial importance of math at a preschool level for future academic success, preschool programs face significant obstacles in implementing an effective math program, ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s (National Academies’) Forum for Children’s Well-Being hosted an implementation summit on June 13, 2024, titled “Implementing a New ...