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Grants Increasing Preschool Access May Lose Funding, Says Administration

A federal grant program that is expanding preschool access for children living in high-need communities—including Latino and English language… read more

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A Great Preschool Means Peace of Mind

When your child is under the supervision of an expert preschool teacher, he will remain healthy and happy while he’s learning social skills, fine motor skills and letters and numbers. This means peace of mind for you as you go … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Early Morning Childcare

Rushing around in the morning is hard enough, but when you add in a small child or two, you’re probably going to forget something. If you could use a few hours each day to create a more productive life for … Continue reading

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Consider Classroom Size When Evaluating School Options

Tools like textbooks and technology make a difference when it comes to education outcomes. Classroom size does too. Students learn more in classrooms with fewer students. Find out about class size when evaluating schools.

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Only 11 Percent of Kids’ Books Are About Characters of Color

Percentage of children’s books written about characters of color, 1999: 6… read more

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Educating the Whole Child

With all the focus on student achievement on test scores, the value of a well-rounded education is being ignored. The world is not a standardized test. You want your child to get both a good academic education and learn the … Continue reading

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