Early Childhood
The Charter Model Goes to Preschool
Despite obstacles, innovative new programs expand access
Early Childhood
What We’re Watching: Assessing the President’s Preschool Plan
Sara Mead and Russ Whitehurst assess President Obama's preschool plan at a panel at the Fordham Institute.
Early Childhood
Podcast: Education Next’s Paul Peterson and Chester E. Finn, Jr. talk this week (Nov. 4) about a bill passed by the House that would send $8 billion to states to boost the quality of preschools and expand the number of preschool spots for disadvantaged children.
Will Congress Reroute the Preschool Juggernaut?

Early Childhood
Video: Chester E. Finn, Jr. talks with Education Next about the contradictions behind the push for for universal preschool.
Will Universal Preschool Help Poor Kids?

Early Childhood
The Preschool Picture
Universal preschool will be a boon for middle-class parents. How it will help poor kids catch up is not so obvious.
Early Childhood
Competing Visions
Head Start gets a makeover. President Bush proposes to refocus Head Start on the teaching of academic skills. Should Democrats go along?