Some WA Head Start programs still can't access federal funds a week after short-lived freeze Some Head Start programs in Washington may be forced to shut down if their access to federal funds isn't restored soon. Sami West
Off the Charts: 87% of Washington voters say child care is a priority A new poll shows child care concerns transcend political and regional boundaries in Washington state. Teo Popescu
Washington spends big on early education. So, why is it so hard to get your kid into preschool? Washington ranked 33rd in preschool access for 4-year-olds. Yet Washington ranks eighth in terms of spending. So, what gives? Sarah Leibovitz Play AudioListen 13 mins
Is Seattle headed toward preschool for all? Another expansion announced for 2024-25 The Seattle Preschool Program will serve nearly 2,500 children next school year, thanks to a 16-classroom expansion that will create 279 additional slots. Sami West
The Case For Universal Pre-K Just Got Stronger A new study looks at the effects of government-funded preschool in Boston and finds big benefits for kids. Greg Rosalsky
'Barely Holding It Together': Stresses Of An Early Child Care Center That Stayed Open A center in Spokane, Wash., has been operating at one-third capacity under pandemic guidelines. Co-owner Luc Jasmin III says it has been tough to turn away parents, many of whom are essential workers. Jonaki Mehta
What's Not On The Test: The Overlooked Factors That Determine Success Smarts matter. But other factors may play an even bigger role in whether someone succeeds. This week, we speak with Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman about the skills that predict how you'll fare in life. We'll also look at programs that build these skills in the neediest of children – and new research that suggests the benefits of investing in kids and families can last for generations. Shankar Vedantam Play AudioListen 46 mins
Effects Of Pre-K May Not Last: Here's What Seattle Can Do Ross Reynolds speaks with Holly Miller, interim director of the Seattle Preschool Program, about how Seattle is working to avoid the "fade out" effect. Posey Gruener Play AudioListen 5 mins
Outdoor Preschools Are Coming To Seattle, Rain Or Shine Seattle is beginning to experiment with an unorthodox concept – outdoor preschool. All day, all year round. Three- and 4-year-old kids would learn... Posey Gruener Play AudioListen 5 mins
City Starts To Hammer Out Preschool Program Details The city is beginning to hammer out the details of the subsidized preschool program Seattle voters approved two weeks ago. At a news conference... Ann Dornfeld Play AudioListen 2 mins
