With rising costs, some NC Pre-K providers can’t afford the steep requirements and low reimbursement rates associated with the program.

EAST MONTPELIER — As budget season begins, the Washington Central School Board has agreed “everything is on the table,” though what that means is anyone’s guess because some of its members have been ...

With the additional funding, there will be nearly 77,000 students attending free pre-K in 293 districts statewide. (See the list of the 18 districts getting funding below.) “That’s a huge ...

Researchers point out that pre-k attendance builds foundational knowledge in subjects such as math and reading, as well as fine motor skills, which enhance long-term academic performance, including ...