National & Trade
- Hillary Clinton, Julian Castro Shared Ideas on Urban Progress – NBCNews.com
- Clinton calls for social-mobility boost – Politico Pro
- Clinton on city growth, pre-K and ‘potholes exploding’ – Capital New York
- Amongst Friends, Clinton Discusses Urban Renewal – Newsweek
- Hillary Clinton ponders who she’ll call after White House win – The Washington Times
- Early Childhood Ed is Taking Off, But Often Flying Blind. Some Funders Want More Data – Inside Philanthropy
- Kline says he’s aiming for NCLB vote after recess – Politico Pro
- Rep. John Kline Hopeful for Vote on NCLB Rewrite After Easter Recess – Education Week
- In Speech to State Chiefs, Arne Duncan Worries About NCLB Rewrite Stalling – Education Week
- State chiefs press Republican lawmakers on pre-K– Politico Pro
- Reid-Pelosi Rift on Abortion Threatens ‘Doc-Fix’ Deal – National Journal
- America has no kids to spare– The Hill
- Tallahassee, Florida, Mayor: Why Investing in Kids Is Good for Business – The Huffington Post
- 7 things becoming a parent taught me I was right about all along – Vox
- Last Week for Federal Home Visitation Program Unless Congress Steps In – The Chronicle of Social Change
- Study: Talkative Fathers Matter for Young Children – Education Week
- House Dem budget boosts defense spending (also includes early childhood education) – The Hill
Connecticut
Idaho
- Pilot program for pre-K introduced in House – Idaho On Your Side
- Lawmakers consider preschool pilot program – The Associated Press
Illinois
- Older Children May Lose Day Care Funding – WUIS NPR
- House Democrats introduce plan to plug budget hole – The Associated Press
- Letter: Don’t cut funding for home visit program– Pantagraph
Kentucky
- Scholarship Offered to Kentucky’s Child Care Providers – The State Journal
Michigan
Minnesota
- Opinion: Gov. Mark Dayton: Budget forecast good news for Minnesota – Lacrosse Tribune
- Minnesota Governor Wants To Spend Budget Surplus On Universal Pre-K – ThinkProgress
- Opinion: Surplus could restore state’s focus on strong children – St. Cloud Times
Mississippi
- Our Opinion: Pre-kindergarten needs more pilot program funds – Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
New Jersey
- Early education programs get $2 million boost – The Daily Journal
New York
- 37,000 Families Sign Up For NYC Pre-Kindergarten In First Week – CBS New York
- More Than 37,000 Enrolled in City Pre-K – NY1 News
- Mayor Joins ‘Cities of Opportunities’ Task Force – NY1 News
- State education aid may fall short; Cuomo gets Fs across the board – Glen Falls Post-Star
Ohio
- What has Gov. John Kasich really done to school funding in Ohio? – The Plain Dealer
Pennsylvania
- Opinion: Republican state Rep.: Investing in early education helps all of us – Bucks County Courier Times
Texas
- Education focus for Texas: Guns on campus, never mind full-day pre-K – The Facts
- Early Childhood Education Promoted – The Dallas Weekly
Vermont
- Letter: Budget cuts hurt our must vulnerable neighbors – Brattleboro Reformer
Virginia
- Del. Ken Plum says Pre-K education leads to less crime and welfare – Richmond Times-Dispatch/PolitiFact Virginia
- Va.’s new process for preschool application will reduce enrollment – The Kingsport Times-News
West Virginia
- W.Va. children at risk for starting school behind, according to KIDS COUNT report – MetroNews
- Report: W.Va. needs more early childhood education – The Charleston Gazette