The Times Union is on to something when it links the opportunity to invest in early education at the prekindergarten level with reducing New York's dropout rate ("Pre-K is ticket to success," June 25) ...

With fanfare, New York State included in its recent budget $340 million for much-needed pre-K programs. Surprisingly, $300 million was set aside for New York City, with only $40 million left for the ...

Study after study along with educational measurements have confirmed that early education is critical for later educational success, and by extension, success in life. That includes pre-kindergarten, ...

Third grade reading scores are going in the wrong direction with fewer students passing the IREAD test. The state Legislature is trying to solve this by earlier testing and more retention. This is too ...

Indiana’s recent decision to slash its state-funded preschool program, On My Way Pre-K, is a devastating blow to working families and a dangerous step backward for our state’s future. Reducing ...

The August Pitt County Board of Education meeting has shed light on a local version of a national challenge. School systems across the nation are faced with redistricting decisions in an attempt to ...