https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/education-preschool en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:14:23 +0000 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:29:12 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/education-preschool https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/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 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/us/politics/child-care-regulations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/us/politics/child-care-regulations.html As Americans face soaring child care costs, Alex Adams wants to loosen rules and tighten spending. Critics say that will harm children and shutter day cares. Coral Davenport Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:19 +0000 United States Politics and Government Head Start Program Day Care Centers Child Care Foster Care Education (Pre-School) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Federal Aid (US) Federal Budget (US) Poverty Content Type: Personal Profile Adams, Alex J (1985- ) Administration for Children and Families Vought, Russell T Trump, Donald J Idaho https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/supreme-court-catholic-preschools.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/supreme-court-catholic-preschools.html Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with L.G.B.T.Q. children or parents sued to participate in a state-funded program. Ann E. Marimow Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:09:12 +0000 Religion-State Relations Parenting Decisions and Verdicts Private and Sectarian Schools Homosexuality and Bisexuality Freedom of Religion Education (Pre-School) Religion and Belief Discrimination United States Politics and Government Transgender Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships First Amendment (US Constitution) Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Roman Catholic Church Supreme Court (US) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/nyregion/nj-preschool-instructor-sexual-assault-children.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/nyregion/nj-preschool-instructor-sexual-assault-children.html A 43-year-old man was accused of abusing “multiple” children over an 11-year period in South Jersey, and prosecutors fear there could be more victims, given his employment. Tracey Tully Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:46:26 +0000 Sex Crimes Child Abuse and Neglect Education (Pre-School) Teachers and School Employees Atlantic County (NJ) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/nyregion/mamdani-child-care-upper-east-side.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/nyregion/mamdani-child-care-upper-east-side.html A free preschool center opening in one of New York City’s wealthiest neighborhoods raises questions about Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s vow to expand universal child care. Eliza Shapiro Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:12:52 +0000 Day Care Centers Mamdani, Zohran New York City Upper East Side (Manhattan, NY) Child Care Budgets and Budgeting High Net Worth Individuals Education (Pre-School)