Consider the humble lump of pink Play-Doh. To a parent, it’s a quick toddler playtime activity. But ask an early childhood educator about Play-Doh, and it’s a science experiment, an opportunity for ...

A kindergarten teacher at Faith Lutheran School received the Golden Apple Award from 10/11 and Doane University to start 2026 ...

A 2023 state policy now requires children to turn 5 years old by Sept. 1 for kindergarten, which pushed more families into pre-K programs.

California needs mentorship and scholarship programs that make early education a visible and supported career pathway for men ...

January 22, 2026 - Fausto Lopez finished high school, got an associate degree and applied to attend a four-year college - all while inside juvenile detention. This story is part of a special series on ...