Young children who spend more time learning about the relationship between letters and sounds are better at counting, calculating, and recognizing numbers, a new study has found. Researchers from ...

Importance of preschool play: Reporter Betsy Hammond's article on kindergarten readiness is excellent and reinforces the need for high-quality preschool for more children. As a reading specialist, I ...

A new MSU study shows that simple, hands-on activities, such as writing letters and pointing out words in daily life, are the most effective way to build early reading skills. Both children with and ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. In the summer of 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the rollout of universal preschool ...

Beyond letters and numbers, true preschool readiness hinges on emotional and social skills. Experts emphasize that fostering ...