Early Childhood Education

Knock, knock. Who's there? The Department of Public Health, and they want to help

A new L.A. County pilot program sends community health workers in select neighborhoods across the county to ask: What do you need?

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It’s hot out. Why young kids heat up faster, and how to protect them

Children’s little bodies heat up way faster than an adult’s, making them more prone to heat illnesses.

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How to help children understand the Indigenous land they live on

In recent years, a number of institutions have adopted land acknowledgements. But for young children, settler colonialism might be hard to grasp. Here's how to help children understand.

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California exempts transitional kindergarten students from English-language proficiency test

Supporters of the change said the test was designed for older students and wasn’t developmentally appropriate for 4-year-olds.

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Pomona Offers Families $500 A Month In Guaranteed Income Pilot

The city of Pomona is launching a guaranteed income pilot.

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What is transitional kindergarten? What to expect when enrolling your child

California is making transitional kindergarten available to all 4-year-olds. So what is it, and how do you know if it’s right for your child and your family?

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California’s transitional kindergarten expansion creates big choices for parents

As California moves toward its goal of serving more than 300,000 students by the fall of 2025, the success of universal TK will largely depend on parents buying into the program.

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California is adding a new grade for all 4-year-olds. But not every district has the right space for them

School districts across the state are struggling to build or modify the classroom space most appropriate for new young learners.

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California teacher shortage hinders push to provide transitional kindergarten for bilingual learners

It’s uncertain whether California will have enough teachers to meet the state’s ambitious goals to provide transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds, and increase bilingual education for dual-language learners.

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How To Host Your Own Super Fun Children's Reading Party, Just Like We Did

For our second annual Super-Fun Saturday, we partnered with more than two dozen community partners, along with local Los Angeles authors and performers.

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