Early Education News – Daily Digest

National News

Delaying kindergarten until age 7 offers key benefits to kids — study The Washington Post

Preschool Suspensions: Young Children Who Are Being Left Behind The Huffington Post

When Child Care Costs More Than Rent, Women Stay at Home Slate

Williams: Mr. Duncan Goes from Washington, and Education Policy Loses a True Public Servant The Seventy Four

With Duncan on Way Out, How Much Political Juice Does Ed. Dept. Have Left? Education Week

Arizona

GOP plan to take early childhood funds opposed by board San Francisco Chronicle Online

California

California Community Foundation pledges $1 billion to L.A. County nonprofits Los Angeles Times

Oregon

Oregon’s $100 million promise of preschool Portland Tribune

Utah

For Goldman, Success in Social Impact Bond That Aids Schoolchildren The New York Times

Vermont

Universal Pre-K Launch Examines Early Education Needs In Vermont VT Digger