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A university preschool that's welcomed nearly 2,000 children over 25 years is proving that early learning done right creates ripples that last a lifetime. Teachers say they can spot the graduates years later by how they treat others and tackle challenges.
Former President Barack Obama joined New York City's new mayor for a heartwarming morning of story time and sing-alongs at a South Bronx preschool. The visit highlighted the city's commitment to giving its youngest residents the strongest start possible.
Former President Barack Obama joined New York's youngest mayor for story time at a child care center, leading preschoolers in a spirited singalong. The heartwarming visit highlighted early childhood education while bridging political divides.
Gracelyn Robinson made history as the first Transylvania County student to graduate high school while earning a college certificate in infant and toddler care. Her achievement opens doors for more students to jumpstart careers while still in school.
Cranford's youngest residents will dress up as centenarians this Friday to celebrate 100 years of early childhood education advocacy. The playful event caps a week of activities honoring the National Association for the Education of Young Children's centennial milestone.
Over 500 children in the Bangsamoro region just completed their early childhood education, marking a milestone for communities rebuilding through peace. The celebrations show how investment in daycare programs is giving young learners a stronger start.
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A new early learning center in Cape Town is helping young children heal from gender-based violence while getting ready for school. The Philisa Young Minds Academy combines traditional preschool education with specialized trauma support for its most vulnerable students.
A 1965 Head Start student became a PhD leader now opening doors for underserved learners. Dr. Iris Cumberbatch's journey shows how early education investments pay forward for generations.
Entertainment industry leaders in Nigeria are teaming up to create culturally grounded content that shapes how young children learn and grow. The new coalition brings together filmmakers, musicians, and child development experts to strengthen the country's future workforce.
High school football players in Troy, New York are keeping a heartwarming tradition alive. For over two decades, the varsity team has spent Super Bowl week playing with preschoolers at a local childcare center.
Charlottesville just secured $60,000 to help community members launch careers as early childhood educators. The city is one of only 14 across the Southeast chosen for a national economic growth program.
Western Australia just became the first Australian state to trial free full-time kindergarten, giving working families at five schools a chance to save thousands in childcare costs. If successful, the $33.8 million program could transform early education access across the state.
A children's museum in Bentonville just received a transformational $3 million donation to triple its learning spaces. The gift brings the museum closer to creating new areas where thousands of kids can explore, play, and develop crucial early skills.
New York City is making sure every three and four-year-old can access free early education without fear. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that families don't need to share immigration status to enroll in the city's Pre-K and 3-K programs.
A New Hampshire casino gave away $12.6 million to local charities in 2025, bringing its six-year total to over $41 million. The donations funded everything from hunger relief to early childhood education across the region.