National & Trade
- Education Department pushes early learning in report – Politico Pro
- Education Department Report Calls for Congressional Action on Preschool – Education Week
- New Report Shows Greater Need for Access to High-Quality Preschool for America’s Children – U.S. Department of Education
- A Matter of Equity: Preschool in America – U.S. Department of Education “Homeroom” blog
- Senate announces mark-up for NCLB bill – Politico Pro
- Editorial: How to even the educational playing field for Latino kids – Los Angeles Times
- Rethinking family leave with an eye toward long-term effects – Chicago Tribune
- Investing in Early Education – The Moderate Voice
- What I Would Like to Hear Hillary Clinton Say When She Announces For President – Huffington Post
Alabama
- Editorial: Pre-K is important, but so is later education – Montgomery Advertiser
- State Rep. Boothe tours Ozark’s Right Track Preschool – Dothan First
- Preschool Tour: Funding needed to increase pre-K programs – WTVY CBS
Alaska
- Commentary: Only a fool would put Alaska schools on the chopping block – Alaska Dispatch News
California
- UC Berkeley Study Finds Language Skills Among Latino Children Lag By Age 2 – CBS San Francisco
Georgia
- Childhood interventions can work – The Augusta Chronicle
Illinois
- Early childhood education programs express budget concerns – WQAD ABC
- Editorial: The Rauner revolution: From campaign themes, an agenda to reinvent Illinois – Chicago Tribune
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
- lawmakers face long list of unresolved issues – KARE NBC
- Opinion: Upcoming week offers chance to celebrate region’s children – Post-Bulletin
Oklahoma
Oregon
- No one’s happy as Oregon Senate OKs $7.255 billion education bill after rancorous debate – The Oregonian
- Oregon Senate sends education budget to governor – Education Week
- S. Sen. Merkley Addresses Large Crowd At Madras Town Hall – KBND FM
Pennsylvania
- education secretary makes first visit to city – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Texas
- Commentary: Pre-K 4 SA helping children grow – The San Antonio Express-News
- Opinion: Full-day pre-K too important to not fully fund – The Facts
Washington state
- Seattle City Council gives OK to launch of preschool program – The Seattle Times
- ‘This Is Our Moment’: Early Learning Advocates Hoping For Big Year In Olympia – KPLU NPR
- After lots of trash talk, budget talk will get real in Olympia – HeraldNet