Articles tagged as: preschool
August 30, 2021
Report: No County In Indiana Offers 'Adequate' Access To High-Quality Early Learning
The Closing the Gap report from Early Learning Indiana looks at several factors to calculate communities' early learning resources, including how many seats are available, quality of programs, affordability and how many options families have.
Read MoreJune 7, 2021
Indiana Sees 11% Drop In Preschoolers With Disabilities During Pandemic
The number of Indiana students enrolled in programs for disabilities declined this school year, the first dip in at least four years and the latest sign of the disruption caused by the pandemic. About 14,000 preschoolers had diagnosed disabilities, down more than 11%.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2018
Indiana Vying For Nearly $10 Million In Federal Pre-K Grant Funding
The grant would support a statewide needs assessment, to better illustrate Indiana's pre-K and early learning landscape.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2017
Advocates Call For Cohesion Among Elementary And Preschools
Early Learning Indiana reports that communication between early learning and elementary schools could help teachers improve use of time in the classroom.
Read MoreMay 24, 2017
Report: Indiana's Preschool Program Is Making Improvements
A report released Wednesday ranks Indiana's state funded preschool program as one of the worst in country.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2017
Senate Committee Slashes House PreK Funding Bill, Nixes Voucher Link
A Senate Committee slashed funding Wednesday from a House bill that sought to double the state's preschool pilot program.
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 16, 2016
SBOE To Legislature: Expand Pre-K For 'High Needs' Children
The decision by the board, endorses a different type of expanded preschool than the version proposed by outgoing state superintendent Glenda Ritz.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2016
Inside A Dual-Language Preschool For Migrant Workers' Children
Children of migrant workers can face interrupted schooling, cultural and language barriers, and social isolation - factors that inhibit a child's ability to do well in school.
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