David Kirp, author of The Sandbox Investment: The Preschool Movement and Kids-First Politics, talks with Scott Simon about the movement to give every child a chance ...

In perhaps an unexpected twist, historically conservative strongholds like Oklahoma and West Virginia are leading efforts to bring preschool to all. "They have in common a low-wage workforce, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Cincinnati Public Schools have hired a new gym teacher this year. Her name is Alexa, and she works for free and is always available. During reading time in Ms. Blowers' classroom, ...

In 2002, when Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing all children access to high-quality schooling at age four, the movement toward universal preschool education seemed to ...

(Reuters Health) - - Video games with a physical activity component could help young children get more exercise during the school day, a small study suggests. Also called "exergaming," popular games ...

Sharon Gan knew there was a need when she started Heart Strings Mandarin more than two years ago. The mom of two had unsuccessfully searched for a Mandarin song and storytime for years - first when ...

As childhood obesity soars among low-income communities with limited access to fresh produce, some educators in Colorado are combating the problem by joining the farm-to-preschool movement. Now these ...

These preschoolers are learning their ABCs while picking veggies from the school garden. As childhood obesity soars among low-income communities with limited access to fresh produce, some educators in ...

Appropriate levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep (collectively termed movement behaviours) are essential for the healthy growth and development of preschool-aged children. This ...