Trump administration proposes eliminating federal Head Start regulations
The proposal would shift more oversight of Head Start programs from federal standards to state and local child-care licensing rules.
Early childhood education
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Plainview-Old Bethpage schools plan federally and state-funded pre-K for 2026-27
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District plans to offer grant-funded Universal Pre-Kindergarten in 2026-27 for eligible four-year-olds who live in the district.
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NYC families receive first 2-K placement offers for fall 2026
New York City’s first fall 2026 2-K offers are scheduled for Tuesday, August 4. Families should check MySchools, accept any offer and complete registration.
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Louisville Metro begins FY2026-27 budget year with focus on public safety, housing and neighborhood assets
Louisville Metro’s FY2026-27 budget year began July 1, with the city identifying public safety, affordable housing, early-childhood education and neighborhood facilities among its priorities.
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Franklin County Schools to offer free full-day preschool to eligible 4-year-olds
Franklin County Schools will offer tuition-free, full-day preschool to district four-year-olds during the 2026-27 school year under a two-year pilot program.
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Tempe voters will decide on a proposed 0.5% sales-tax measure Nov. 3
Tempe voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve Proposition 424, a proposed 0.5% transaction tax for public safety, transportation and early-childhood programs.
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Bath Central’s UPK and kindergarten enrollment ends June 30: what to bring, who qualifies
Bath Central School District’s UPK and kindergarten online enrollment runs March 2–June 30, 2026. Here are the Dec. 1 age cutoffs and UPK checklist.