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One state made preschool free. Then dozens of child care centers closed in its largest city
Universal preschool promised equity but benefits went to the wealthy
We’re testing preschoolers for giftedness. Experts say that doesn’t work
The widespread practice of searching for gifted young children is rooted in shaky science
Getting preemies the help they need
Therapies for babies with suspected disabilities often miss the youngest infants
Many children with ADHD miss a crucial step in treatment
Behavior therapy should come before medication, but study finds gaps
Spend more federal money on child care, rural parents say
New survey finds child care costs and access are a common concern
What I learned about Head Start in rural America
The free federal child care program keeps many families and communities going
Rural Americans rely on Head Start. Federal turmoil has them worried
The same voters who swept the Trump administration into office face upheaval in the free child care program
Helping kids learn how their brains work
A Dallas school says mindfulness training builds its students’ social skills
Landmark free preschool program reaches too few kids
New Jersey has free, full-day preschool in its low-income districts. Why aren’t more families using it?
State preschool program helps kids catch up — but many are missing out
At least 10,000 more children in New Jersey’s poorest school districts are eligible for a landmark program offering free, high quality pre-K, but haven’t enrolled
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