Early educators in Michigan insist they're "not just babysitters," but say they continue to receive little state funding for a high-stakes job.

Like Carla Brown, the people who take care of Michigan’s youngest children — those between birth and 3 years old — receive ...

Focusing on gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and curiosity can lay the foundation for joyful early writing.

Teachers can create a writing-rich environment that encourages young learners’ playful marks and inventive spelling.

The push to expand pre-kindergarten programs is on. Last school year, public pre-K programs received their biggest-ever boost ...

The state’s old system judged pre-K programs on how their graduates did on a “readiness” test when they started kindergarten.

Whole Child Leon and the Fort Braden Community Center partnered up to provide free screenings for families to track their ...

Have you ever watched a toddler’s eyes light up the moment they discover something magical hidden in plain sight? That’s exactly what happens when you introduce a Magnetic Sensory Bin to your little ...