As participation in publicly-funded preschool programs steadily grows and pressure ramps up on states to prove that those programs are preparing low-income children for kindergarten, measuring ...

The results from this year's kindergarten readiness assessment (KRA), is a preview of how prepared pre-schools are to learn.A new state report shows more students enter kindergarten understanding the ...

Preschool assessments, when done thoughtfully, can bridge the gap between observation and action, helping educators tailor learning to each child’s needs. From documenting subtle moments of play to ...

When right-wing legislators and the state’s teacher’s union agree on something, it’s probably worth sitting up and taking notice. That seems to be the case when it comes to standardized testing of pre ...

Preschool education works best when it blends play, creativity, and purposeful assessment. From thematic units to art-based activities, teachers can nurture curiosity and essential skills. The right ...

Students at a Miami Valley Child Development Centers preschool work on a craft activity with their teacher. JEREMY P. KELLEY / STAFF Busing a key issue as Dayton schools return in-person K-12 state ...

Small changes could be coming to the controversial Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten evaluation system. Contact 5 first told you Monday, some teachers say it's flawed. Now the state is hoping to work toward ...

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) recently released assessment results dealing with kindergarten and pre-kindergarten readiness. Mississippi’s average scale score through 33,265 ...

LAKELAND, FL (WTSP) -- A Lakeland preschool director is speaking out against a new set of standardized assessments for her 4-year-old students, and refuses to administer them at the risk of losing ...