The National Institute for Early Education Research conducts research examining early childhood education for three- and four-year-olds and sharing it with key decision makers. http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room.aspx <p><em>Education Week</em> reports on the findings from an annual survey of state-funded prekindergarten programs by the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University. Marci Young of the Pew Center on the States is quoted.<br /></p> Tue, 04 May 2010 14:10:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=58756&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=NIEER&WT.rss_a=Hard Times Derail Growth of State-Funded Preschool&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle The <em>2009 State Preschool Yearbook</em> is the seventh in a series of annual reports profiling state-funded prekindergarten programs in the United States. Tue, 04 May 2010 09:10:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=58754&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=NIEER&WT.rss_a=The State of Preschool 2009: State Preschool Yearbook&WT.z_contenttype=Report <p>Preschool-age children across the country are feeling the impact of the recession as states cut back on early education programs, according to the annual survey of state-funded preschool programs.</p> Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=58753&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=NIEER&WT.rss_a=Recession Hits State Preschool Programs; More Cuts Expected&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease <p>The annual survey of state-funded preschool programs shows impressive expansion in enrollment and spending. However, the recession may reverse the trend, curtailing early education opportunities for children in lower and middle-income families.</p> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:30:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=50886&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=NIEER&WT.rss_a=Economy Threatens Impressive Expansion of State Pre-K Programs&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease The <em>2008 State Preschool Yearbook</em> is the sixth in a series of annual reports profiling state-funded prekindergarten programs in the United States. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:10:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=50880&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=NIEER&WT.rss_a=The State of Preschool 2008: State Preschool Yearbook&WT.z_contenttype=Report <p>Susan K. Urahn's message from 2009 Pew Prospectus.</p> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=50252&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=NIEER&WT.rss_a=Pew Center on the States (from Pew Prospectus 2009)&WT.z_contenttype=Summary <p>'The State of Preschool 2007' ranked all 50 states according to percentage of children served, spending per child and number of quality benchmarks met for the 2006-2007 school year.</p> Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:25:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=43426&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=NIEER&WT.rss_a=Pre-K Status (Fall 2008 Trust Magazine briefing)&WT.z_contenttype=Summary <p>An editorial from <em>The San Francisco Chronicle</em> about pre-K education.</p> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=43872&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=NIEER&WT.rss_a=The War Against Preschool&WT.z_contenttype=OpinionEditorial <p>Survey Shows 12 States Offer No Programs, Others Falter; Gains are Threatened by Possible Recession</p> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=36718&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=NIEER&WT.rss_a=Most 3- and 4-Year-Olds are Denied Access to Public Preschool Programs&WT.z_contenttype=PressRelease Terms and Conditions Page http://www.pewtrusts.org/terms_and_conditions.aspx