Early Education News – Daily Digest

National News

As Preschool Programs Expand, Teacher Pay Under Scrutiny Education Week

Preschool becoming expected for public schools San Francisco Chronicle Online

Shakira says motherhood makes her feel more connected to early childhood development issue Associated Press

California

California transitional program leaves young students behind The San Diego Union-Tribune

Georgia

Celebration of early learning draws government, other leaders Atlanta Journal-Constitution Online

Indiana

Education Secretary makes two Indiana stops on back-to-school bus tour The Indianapolis Recorder Online

Missouri

Gov. Nixon announces nearly $3 million for early childhood education projects through Missouri Start Smart The Missouri Times

Nebraska

University of Nebraska renews emphasis on early childhood education Nebraska Radio Network

North Carolina

Durham school board OK’s universal pre-K resolution, task force The Herald-Sun

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania budget battle: What Wolf wants vs. what Republicans want WTAE-TV Online

Washington, DC

D.C. School Takes New Approach To Fighting Poverty: Teaching Parents & Kids WAMU-FM Online