How Indiana’s Kindergarten Funding Policy Stacks Up Nationally
State superintendent Glenda Ritz wants more money for full-day kindergarten programs before tackling pre-K.
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March 29, 2013
February 1, 2013
Should Kindergarteners Be Writing? How Common Core Is Dividing Early Educators
Under the Common Core standards, kids should be able to compose basic, explanatory texts by the time they leave kindergarten. But some education experts argue 5- and 6-year-olds are too young to master those skills.
Should Kindergarteners Be Writing? How Common Core Is Dividing Early Educators
Under the Common Core standards, kids should be able to compose basic, explanatory texts by the time they leave kindergarten. But some education experts argue 5- and 6-year-olds are too young to master those skills.
January 4, 2013
Should Kindergarten Be Mandatory?
When it comes to when Indiana students should start schools, Superintendent-elect Glenda Ritz will have at least one ally on the State Board of Education: Tony Walker suggested Wednesday it’s time for Indiana to make kindergarten mandatory.
Should Kindergarten Be Mandatory?
When it comes to when Indiana students should start schools, Superintendent-elect Glenda Ritz will have at least one ally on the State Board of Education: Tony Walker suggested Wednesday it’s time for Indiana to make kindergarten mandatory.
June 18, 2012
Why Early Childhood Education Isn’t A Dollar-For-Dollar Return On Investment
Early education advocates don’t need to include cost saving from hypothetical incarceration to make an argument for more robust state-funded preschool programs.
Why Early Childhood Education Isn’t A Dollar-For-Dollar Return On Investment
Early education advocates don’t need to include cost saving from hypothetical incarceration to make an argument for more robust state-funded preschool programs.
June 14, 2012
How Indiana’s Youngest Students Are Preparing For All-Day Kindergarten
Because Indiana still doesn’t fund early childhood education, many students will start school in the fall having never set foot in a classroom. Without preschool, the transition to a full day of classes can be challenging for students who aren’t prepared for kindergarten academics.
How Indiana’s Youngest Students Are Preparing For All-Day Kindergarten
Because Indiana still doesn’t fund early childhood education, many students will start school in the fall having never set foot in a classroom. Without preschool, the transition to a full day of classes can be challenging for students who aren’t prepared for kindergarten academics.
March 7, 2012
Why Indiana Still Doesn’t Fund Preschool Programs
A bill poised for passage in the Indiana General Assembly would provide $80 million to fully fund all-day kindergarten programs, which many educators consider a step forward. Preschool programs are another story. Even as the Pew Center on the States reports other states have doubled their investment in Pre-K programs over the past decade, Indiana’s one of only 11 states [...]
Why Indiana Still Doesn’t Fund Preschool Programs
A bill poised for passage in the Indiana General Assembly would provide $80 million to fully fund all-day kindergarten programs, which many educators consider a step forward. Preschool programs are another story. Even as the Pew Center on the States reports other states have doubled their investment in Pre-K programs over the past decade, Indiana’s one of only 11 states [...]