Wonderschool’s Post

The state of preschool in America is at a crucial moment. While some states have committed to publicly funded preschool education, the number of children enrolled in state-funded preschool is still lower than it was before the pandemic. Inadequate funding is a near-universal problem, and many states fall short of meeting most of the benchmarks for quality policies. The future hinges on whether or not states will increase funding enough to keep promises regarding program expansion and quality, including adequate pay for the workforce. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/emqpFQxf #preschool

In a concerning update, special education funding is taking a major hit in Texas. It's the result of a legal fight about a billing disagreement dating as far back as 2017. As expected, there is deep concern for this loss in funding and how it "will impact what they called an already-strained special education system in Texas." Read the full story from ABC13 Houston for all the details and to find out the districts most impacted.  https://lnkd.in/eWjendeJ #RYEfundingfacts #Sped #specialeducation #TX #educationfunding #education

Way to go California! California accounted for 71% of the increase in preschool spending, demonstrating a strong commitment to children's future. Learn more about the regional impact on early education funding. Read the 2023 State of Pre-K Yearbook now: https://lnkd.in/e32MPs8Q #CaliforniaEducation #PreschoolInvestment

There has been a lot of chatter in relation to if preschool is effective over the last few months, especially as more states join in the effort to support free public preschool. While data and research should be at the forefront of teaching and learning, is it fair to judge the effectiveness of a program that is severely underfunded and understaffed? What about the social and emotional benefits of preschool? A lot to unpack in the article below about where NC stands in the mix. Definitely worth a listen! Where does https://lnkd.in/e86RmkDZ

The top open-enrollment middle schools in Detroit are charter schools, according to U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of the best Michigan schools. The best elementary schools are charters, too – even when compared to selective schools in the district.

We can do better,  especially in Texas where Houston ISD, among others,  is facing budgetary concerns. Step up Texas, and other states.  Investing in public education, teachers, students,  librarians and other academic staff members is critical to developing critical thinkers.  #students #teachers #thinkers #librarians #publiceducation #publicschools https://lnkd.in/gj93xUbq

📢 We Need Your Help to Ensure RUSD Schools Secure Additional State Funding! 📢 While the State of California provides free meals for all students, completing the Education Benefits Income Form is crucial to secure the resources that directly impact the quality of education and services in Rocklin Unified. By taking a few minutes to fill out this form, you help unlock essential state funding that enables us to provide critical programs and services for all students. Without your participation, our schools could miss out on the financial support needed to continue offering the critical services that benefit every child in our district. 💡 Why It Matters: Completing the form ensures funding for: -Free after-school childcare -Mental health & wellness services -School counseling -Full-day kindergarten -Staff & parent education -Academic intervention programs & tutoring -Technology for students -English learner & translation services -College & career preparation -Supports for foster youth and students experiencing homelessness 🗓️ Deadline: Monday, October 2, 2024 🔒 All information is completely confidential. Your student’s ID number is not required. Families, please click here to complete and submit the form: https://trst.in/1TX5M9

Navigating the intricacies of child support can be a labyrinthine task in itself, yet for many in New York City, the expenses don’t end with the basics. Parents must grapple with the additional costs of their child’s education, which can far exceed traditional support needs. Here's everything you should know: https://zurl.co/GoRx

In the case of learning to read, it really does take a village. That's surely why committed teachers at a RI elementary school want all families in their school to use the Abound family partnership program. With budgets tight, Abound's inexpensive model can help schools looking to give families realistic-and-yet-important ways to impact a child's reading development. As a Public Benefit Corp on a mission to improve reading rates, we keep costs low for schools. $500 gives a year's access to Abound's daily content to EVERY family & other adult in a school community, age 3 - grade 3 (a 1-hr training on the science of reading & how Abound supports families is just $500 more, plus travel). Please pass along to any teachers, principals or policy makers with a sense of urgency around children's reading outcomes. Schools can do better quicker by including families now.

NH Educators and Parents: Did you see the list of 13 elementary/middle schools, 6 high schools, and 75 additional schools have been identified as needing targeted improvement released today? If your school is on this list consider signing the petition to improve literacy in NH. (I put the link to the list in the comments.)