Articles tagged as: PreK
January 9, 2019
In Perry County, Workforce Needs Drive Expansion To Childcare, Preschool Access
Perry County employers prioritized childcare in 2013 to attract workers. Their efforts are working, but now they face a new set of challenges.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2017
State Offers Nearly $4 Million For Pre-K Programs
The state hopes grant money set aside by lawmakers in the 2017 legislative session will help expand access to and the quality of preschool programs.
Read MoreApril 17, 2017
As Indiana Looks To Spread Pre-K, Online Option Sparks Controversy
The bill looking to expand state funded pre-K also allocates $1 million for in-home digital preschool learning.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2017
Voucher Feud Is Focus Of House Pre-K Bill
Proposed legislation to expand the state's publicly funded preschool program is tangled up in the ongoing feud over private school vouchers.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2016
What To Expect From A Pre-K Expansion This Legislative Session
When the General Assembly convenes for the 2017 legislative session, expanding state funded pre-K will be a top priority.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2016
Indiana Budget Doubts Loom Over Pre-K, School Funding
State tax revenue growth is about $75 million below projections for the fiscal year that started July 1.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2016
Legislative Leaders Agree On Expanding State-Funded Pre-K
The question that will face the full General Assembly is how much it will be expanded.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2016
IN Chamber Of Commerce Urges Gov. Candidates To Consider Education
In a recent Chamber survey of employers, 45 percent of respondents report having unfilled positions due to a lack of qualified applicants.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2016
The Road To Affordable Pre-K In Indiana
Some believe every child in the state should attend pre-k on the state's dime, others think the focus should be on low-income families.
Read MoreJune 2, 2016
After Turning It Down, Pence Again 'Interested' In Federal Money To Expand Pre-K
In 2014, Pence stopped the Indiana Department of Education from applying for an $80 million grant that would have established a similar system.
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