The Hechinger Report explores how young children learn, what’s working in child care, preschool, and the early elementary grades, and how national and local policies affect parents and the littlest learners.
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What’s behind explosive student behavior?
Screens, child stress and parenting approaches may all contribute to a perceived rise in challenging conduct
Biting, kicking, wandering the classroom: Teachers say there’s a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids
Teachers, districts and states are divided over the best ways to get students on the right track
Without school vaccine mandates, many kids may never see a doctor
As a growing number of states weaken childhood immunization requirements, physicians fear many families will miss critical wellness checks
The schools where even young children change classes
To boost math performance, some schools are experimenting with specialized math teachers even for kids as young as 6. The data is mixed
Early childhood educator apprenticeships offer an answer to child care shortages
States, cities and even a trade union in Washington state are investing in training programs to fill the gap
5 early ed highlights from 2025
States, cities and communities made investments in early learning during a year of upheaval
How education changed in one year under Trump
An overview of what 2025 meant for colleges and universities, K-12 schools and early education
Fear, fatigue, gratitude: Students, parents and educators on the new Trump administration’s first year
We asked people around the country what a shifting federal footprint on education policies meant for them and their communities
Trump administration makes good on many Project 2025 education goals
This year meant rollbacks of DEI initiatives, student loan forgiveness and gender-related policies, all part of the conservative blueprint
11 numbers that capture the Trump effect on education
The president’s second term quickly shook up life for students, parents and educators
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