With better data, policymakers will better understand the quality of existing pre-K programs and how to strengthen the components that matter most for kids and their families. Credit: Jackie Mader for ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A new study shows the benefits of public pre-K in the Houston area just months before Texas lawmakers could debate putting more money towards it. NEW PRE-K STUDY SHOWS HOW THE ...

Only families who already qualify to receive free public pre-K services will be able to apply for state funds under Texas’ voucher program. Final rules for Texas' private school voucher program ...

Houston ISD is making an aggressive $10 million effort to expand pre-kindergarten enrollment by adding 500 seats by August 2025 and marketing its program to parents scrambling for options, a move that ...

Around 9,000 more kids have been enrolled in free, universal state-funded pre-K as of October 2025 than at this time last year, though an updated enrollment percentage has not yet been calculated.

While research shows early childhood education can benefit students well into their academic careers, there isn’t a lot of information on how these educators in pre-kindergarten classrooms can best be ...