Free 2-K is planned across Staten Island starting in fall 2027
New York City plans to add free 2-K across Staten Island in fall 2027, as part of a 10,000-seat citywide expansion. Borough seat counts and application dates have not been announced.
Early childhood education
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TEP gives $100,000 to expand Pima County preschool access
The contribution is the first corporate gift to United Way’s Supercharging PEEPs effort. More than 600 children were on the program’s waitlist, according to a county supervisor.
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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.
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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.