Sujata Dand
Early Education Reporter-
The federal government is considering giving states more power over Head Start. Providers in Texas worry that will lower childcare standards. -
Dallas County childcare advocates are looking for other avenues to help fund early education programs for low-income families. -
A major overhaul would eliminate hundreds of federal requirements for the program that provides free early education to low-income families. North Texas advocates say they aren't sure the state can fill those gaps. -
The expansion of the district's free pre-K program could fill more seats, and will pay off academically, said Assistant Superintendent Debbie Ramos. -
The Museum School of East Dallas is one of four new Texas charter schools opening this semester. Some Dallas ISD families worry it is dividing a close-knit community by drawing away funding, students, and teachers. -
The baby box is a safe option for parents in crisis to surrender babies up to 60 days old.
