Filling a child’s new backpack with a box of crayons and school supplies is part of the bittersweet ritual of preparing a kindergartener for the first day of school. What parents may not realize is ...

A high-quality preschool curriculum gives children opportunities to build both social-emotional and cognitive skills as they ...

This article is the first in a series of stories the Herald-Zeitung will pursue in 2026 surrounding the Early Matters New Braunfels initiative and the various challenges that ...

February 19, 2026 - Arizona State University wants Cal Grants for its California-based students, but California officials say its not eligible. It is just as natural for young children to think ...

Every 4-year-old in California can now go to school for free in their local districts. The new grade is called transitional kindergarten — or TK — and it's part of the state’s effort to expand ...