I became an early childhood teacher because, like so many others, I dream of making abundant, equitable access to high-quality early childhood education a reality. But a major barrier persists: We don ...

Confusion, concern and some bright spots of innovation largely defined the early childhood education space in the last year.

Colorado, the District of Columbia and Louisiana are sharing $9 million in seed money from the Early Educator Investment Collaborative. The money will help them develop ways to increase early educator ...

When we were growing up, the teaching profession was revered. It needed passion, dedication and commitment to be a teacher. It was a calling. Being a teacher for early learners gives one this feeling ...

December 29, 2025 - Betty Reid Soskin was the nation’s oldest national park ranger. She passed away on Dec. 21 at 104 years old. To honor her, we bring you an episode from 2021, about how a California ...

Early childhood teachers face high rates of stress and job turnover. A new study from the University of Georgia found that a lack of planning time may only make things worse. Subscribe to our ...

Teachers draw maps to visualize directions described in a picture book. Spatial awareness is a key early math concept. Credit: Camilla Forte/ The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic ...