early childhood education

Poor kids in Michigan, and across the country, do worse in school than their wealthier peers.That’s particularly true for kids attending schools where…

The first three years of a child's life are really important. Every experience and interaction builds connections in the brain that can last a lifetime.…

From kindergarten through high school, I attended schools with pretty racially diverse student populations. I've seen that same diversity reflected in the…

State of Opportunity has reported on the importance of early childhood education time and time again. Research shows the first five years of a kid's life…

In the fall, my youngest daughter will start preschool.Even though the thought of dropping her off and leaving her with strangers for the first time in…

When my oldest daughter started preschool, I was surprised by the amount of homework she would get. She was only four years old, but already bringing home…

Many low-income, black, and Hispanic students start kindergarten without the academic skills they need to succeed.Compared to their white peers, African…

New parents are often bombarded with advice and tips from everyone around them.From things like how to dress your baby, to what to feed them, it can be a…

Shortly before 10 a.m., the tall strangers in business suits arrive for their tour."Morning," says Denise Brown, who is not a stranger, and not in a suit.…

Sarah Carr is editor of The Teacher Project, an education reporting initiative at Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism dedicated to covering issues…