To the editor: When I turned 18, I went to work as a classroom aide in a federally funded state preschool. At first, I shadowed some very qualified teachers who made keeping 3-year-olds on task look ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Many education experts believe children's preschool years are important to their educational development and preparation for success in school. Although the benefits of attending ...

The Times’ editorial board could learn from President Obama’s observation in his State of the Union address that “every dollar we invest in high-quality early education can save more than $7 later on ...

Dear Editor: A quality preschool program has proved to be beneficial to children ages 3-5 years old, especially the disadvantaged. Researchers in early childhood education indicate that enrollment in ...