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early childhood education

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Bidenā€™s American Families Plan Hurts American Families

Shane Vander Hart: The most crucial years for parents to connect with their children are the first five years and Biden wants the state to have them at three.

Is Iowaā€™s Investment in Pre-K Education Worthwhile?

The Iowa Department of Education released revised standards for the stateā€™s voluntary pre-K program, but skeptics point out studies show no long-term benefits.

Grading the Presidential Candidates on Education Policy

Shane Vander Hart grades Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein on education policy as it relates to local & parental control and choice.

Big Government Promotes Family Engagement

The U.S. Departments of Education & Health and Human Services recently released a draft statement on family engagement that reeks of big government.

Education Lessons from Finland

Pasi Sahlberg discusses why Finlandā€™s education system is among one of the best in the world and American education reformers havenā€™t learned these lessons.

No Apologies: Nebraska Lawmaker Opposes ā€˜Homosexual Billsā€™ and Early Ed

(Watchdog.org) Nebraska City, NE ā€“ ā€œI donā€™t apologize.ā€ Thatā€™s the short andā€¦

Child Psychologist: Common Core Early Elementary Standards Inappropriate

Child Psychologist Dr. Megan Koschnick Criticizes Common Core Standards for K-3 as Age and Developmentally Inappropriate.

State of the Union Address Previews Further Federal Reach into Education

President Obamaā€™s State of the Union address previewed futher federal reach into early childhood education, STEM Initiatives, and standards.

Health Care Plan & Parental Rights

There is another set of concerns about the health care that Iā€¦