Preschool Education Programs

California is leading national preschool expansion

Kids in State-Funded Preschools Hit Record High, but Program Quality Varies

If state-funded preschool programs are in a race, then it’s clear that some states are approaching the finish line while others have lost momentum.

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More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way

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California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says

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Kentucky falling behind other southern states in preschool access, report shows

A new report found that Kentucky is lagging behind other southern states when it comes to access to preschool.

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New Mexico, a 'preschool leader,' moves up in national ranking

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South Dakota one of five states without state-funded preschool, report says

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Georgia leading the US in preschool quality and access, per national report

Georgia was able to achieve the milestone by investing $97.6 million in early childhood education, some of which went toward creating pay parity between pre-K and K-12 teachers, according to the 2025 ...

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Mississippi preschool enrollment jumps to 29th nationally

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Report: New Mexico climbing up national rankings for preschool access

The Virginian-Pilot

Editorial: Early childhood education programs deserve robust support

President Donald Trump’s ill-suited choice to lead the Department of Education, World Wrestling Entertainment founder Linda McMahon, got it exactly right in recent testimony before the House Appropriations Committee: “The earlier we can start education ...

Education Week

State Pre-K Hits Record Enrollment, But Advocates Caution About Quality

State-sponsored preschool programs enrolled 1.8 million children in 2024-25, a new report finds. But some were higher quality than others.