https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/education-preschool en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:42:43 +0000 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:11:13 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/education-preschool https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/nyregion/first-day-of-school-mamdani-2-k-program.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/nyregion/first-day-of-school-mamdani-2-k-program.html The rollout of 2-K has been mired in funding delays, stressing New York City’s child care operators at a pivotal moment. Matthew Haag and Emma G. Fitzsimmons Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:19 +0000 New York City Education (Pre-School) Education (K-12) Child Care Day Care Centers Mamdani, Zohran Education Department (NYC) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/nyregion/upper-east-side-corn-vandalism.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/nyregion/upper-east-side-corn-vandalism.html The children at an Upper East Side Montessori program may never know why someone ripped their corn stalks from a sidewalk. But they turned it into an opportunity. Emmett Lindner Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:22:20 +0000 Education (Pre-School) Sidewalks Upper East Side (Manhattan, NY) Gardens and Gardening Urban Areas Corn Vandalism Balloon Saloon (Manhattan, NY, Retailer) internal-eafs https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/nyregion/day-care-funding-nyc-mamdani.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/nyregion/day-care-funding-nyc-mamdani.html Mr. Mamdani and Kamar Samuels, the chancellor of the city’s schools, made the announcement after some providers told The New York Times they had no money to open on the first day of school. Matthew Haag Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:26:37 +0000 Child Care Education (Pre-School) New York City Mamdani, Zohran https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/nyregion/nyc-2k-child-care-programs-funding-mamdani.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/nyregion/nyc-2k-child-care-programs-funding-mamdani.html Many early childhood centers, the backbone of New York City’s universal child care system, have not received money from the city for this school year, some day care operators said. Matthew Haag Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:22:58 +0000 New York City Child Care Day Care Centers Education (K-12) Education (Pre-School) Education Department (NYC) Mamdani, Zohran Budgets and Budgeting Politics and Government https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/us/politics/rfk-jr-head-start-antipoverty-program.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/us/politics/rfk-jr-head-start-antipoverty-program.html While administration officials say the changes will save money by lifting onerous requirements, advocates fear the anti-poverty program will be gutted. Coral Davenport Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:46:52 +0000 Health and Human Services Department Head Start Program Kennedy, Robert F Jr Poverty Diet and Nutrition Children and Childhood Education (Pre-School) Johnson, Lyndon Baines https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/nyregion/mamdani-nyc-free-child-care-preschool.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/nyregion/mamdani-nyc-free-child-care-preschool.html Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to expand free child care to 2-year-olds began in four communities. The first 2,000 families to get a seat were thrilled. Emma G. Fitzsimmons Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:37:02 +0000 Day Care Centers Child Care Education (Pre-School) Mamdani, Zohran New York City Cost of Living and Affordability New York State Hochul, Kathleen C High Net Worth Individuals Taxation https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/nyregion/how-high-could-the-bill-for-free-child-care-go.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/nyregion/how-high-could-the-bill-for-free-child-care-go.html A report from the Center for New York City Affairs projected that Mayor Zohran Mamdani might have underestimated the cost of expanding the current 3-K and pre-K programs. Patrick McGeehan Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:04:11 +0000 New York City internal-storyline-no Budgets and Budgeting Day Care Centers Child Care Politics and Government Vouchers Education (Pre-School) New School Mamdani, Zohran https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/nyregion/nyc-prek-enrollment-mamdani.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/nyregion/nyc-prek-enrollment-mamdani.html Expanding child care is a pillar of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda. Newly released application numbers may raise questions about strategy and demand. Eliza Shapiro and Matthew Haag Tue, 19 May 2026 18:24:10 +0000 Day Care Centers Education (Pre-School) Child Care Education (K-12) Liss, Emmy Mamdani, Zohran Adams, Eric L de Blasio, Bill New York City https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/world/europe/princess-catherine-italy-visit-uk-cancer.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/world/europe/princess-catherine-italy-visit-uk-cancer.html Catherine is visiting Reggio Emilia, a city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education, a deep interest of hers. It is her first official visit abroad since her cancer diagnosis. Elisabetta Povoledo and Amelia Nierenberg Thu, 14 May 2026 07:34:23 +0000 Catherine, Princess of Wales Royal Families Great Britain Italy Reggio Emilia (Italy) International Relations internal-open-access-from-nl Education (Pre-School) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/nyregion/bezos-donation-nyc-education-robin-hood.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/nyregion/bezos-donation-nyc-education-robin-hood.html Free child care is one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top goals. Now the Bezos Foundation is giving Robin Hood, a favorite philanthropy of wealthy New Yorkers, big money for early childhood education. Eliza Shapiro Wed, 13 May 2026 03:28:18 +0000 Philanthropy Child Care High Net Worth Individuals Education (Pre-School) Parties (Social) Local Government Amazon.com Inc Mayor's Fund to Advance New York Robin Hood Foundation Bloomberg, Michael R Griffin, Kenneth C Mamdani, Zohran Bezos, Jeffrey P New York City