Staten Island Advance

NYC pre-K and 3-K applications open: With over 50K families already applying, here’s what to know

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The applications for free, all-day pre-K and 3-K in New York City are open, and over 50,000 families have already applied. The programs, which provide free, full-day care and ...
Staten Island Advance

NYC pre-K and 3-K applications are open: 8 things to know before you apply

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City has opened applications for free, all-day pre-K and 3-K for the 2025-2026 school year. The programs, which provide free, full-day care and education, are part of a ...
Houston Public Media

Texans can use school vouchers for pre-K, but the pool of families who qualify is limited

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 ...
Education Week

As Pre-K Expands, Here’s What Districts Need to Know

The push to expand pre-kindergarten programs is on. Last school year, public pre-K programs received their biggest-ever boost in state funding. Enrollment in state pre-K programs nationwide increased ...
Houston Public Media

Houston-area pre-K programs benefit students, studies find

A report released this month found Houston children attending pre-kindergarten are over 20% more likely to be ready for early elementary school and less likely to be chronically absent. The studies, ...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

These Tarrant County school districts offer universal pre-K to all 4-year-olds. Here’s why

Naomi, 3, plays while attending pre-K at The Morris Foundation Child Development Center on Sept. 24, 2024. Fort Worth ISD and PreK Today partnered to provide pre-K to Fort Worth ISD students at ...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Here's how Gregory-Portland ISD aims to continue growing pre-K learning, performance

Gregory-Portland ISD opened a new Early Childhood Center to house all pre-K and kindergarten students. Texas offers free pre-K to eligible students, but funding is not guaranteed for all. G-PISD saw ...
KENS

Tiny backpacks, big first steps: Pre-K 4 SA enrollment opens Feb. 1

SAN ANTONIO — Get ready for finger paints, story time and brand-new little backpacks. Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA opens Sunday, Feb. 1 at 8 a.m., giving families across San Antonio the chance to sign up ...
Education Week

What We Know About Pre-K Teachers: Salaries, Support, and More

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 ...
The Texas Tribune

Texans can use school vouchers for pre-K, but the pool of families who qualify is limited

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KSAT

Texans can use school vouchers for pre-K, but the pool of families who qualify is limited

Final rules for Texas’ private school voucher program recently clarified that families interested in sending their children to private pre-K could receive an estimated $10,800 per year, the same ...