https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/education-preschool en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:03:32 +0000 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:12:32 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/education-preschool https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/nyregion/mamdani-to-expand-2-k-program-on-staten-island-and-in-the-bronx.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/nyregion/mamdani-to-expand-2-k-program-on-staten-island-and-in-the-bronx.html New York City aims to offer 12,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds next year, including the first spots on Staten Island. Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Matthew Haag Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:59:06 +0000 Day Care Centers Child Care Education (Pre-School) Cost of Living and Affordability Welfare (US) Politics and Government Mamdani, Zohran Hochul, Kathleen C Independent Budget Office Bronx (NYC) Staten Island (NYC) New York City New York State https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/world/europe/paris-schools-abuse-crisis.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/world/europe/paris-schools-abuse-crisis.html A surge of abuse accusations has led Parisian authorities to acknowledge a “collective failure” to prevent sexual offenders from working in schools. Ségolène Le Stradic Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:22:09 +0000 Paris (France) Education (Pre-School) Education (K-12) Sex Crimes Child Abuse and Neglect Teachers and School Employees Hidalgo, Anne (1959- ) Gregoire, Emmanuel Politics and Government https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/nyregion/mamdani-child-care-parents-nyc.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/nyregion/mamdani-child-care-parents-nyc.html As Mayor Zohran Mamdani moves to widen free child care programs in New York City, a survey found that many parents would prefer more time off to care for babies at home. Emma G. Fitzsimmons Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:09:04 +0000 Parenting Day Care Centers Child Care Polls and Public Opinion Family Leaves Babies and Infants Paid Time Off Education (Pre-School) Robin Hood Foundation Mamdani, Zohran New York City New America Foundation https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/business/guidepost-montessori-higher-ground-education-ray-girn.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/business/guidepost-montessori-higher-ground-education-ray-girn.html A man with a vision set out to revolutionize preschool. It became a $440 million fiasco. Claire Suddath Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:03:31 +0000 Education (Pre-School) For-Profit Schools Child Care Bankruptcies Shutdowns (Institutional) Venture Capital Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Higher Ground Education Inc Girn, Ray Rebecca Girn United States 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 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:01:49 +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 20:22:21 +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