Early childhood education

Ten years ago, an arts nonprofit launched a popular summer program at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School. In 2026, that vision will come to life full-time.

Maryland parents play a crucial role in reinforcing reading skills at home.

Maryland laid-off federal workers have suddenly found themselves in the nation’s oldest job: full-time parenthood.

The Maryland Child Alliance is back to collecting signatures to create a fund for parents of newborns.

Here’s how Maryland pre-K compares to the rest of the nation, by the numbers.

One Maryland day care's likely closure shows how easily life can be disrupted for families relying on child care in federal buildings.

The Baltimore County Public Library is taking a page from the Pratt library’s playbook and engaging the public with lively talks, much-needed services and even some parent-and-me desks so you can take your child to the library and get some work done.

Parents have less than a month to secure state funds that help families pay for child care.

Most eyes were locked on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future this legislative session. Here’s how the state’s other education bills faired.

The children's museum's new exhibits will include rocket launching, fort building and a Baltimore streetscape.

Our Kids Read opened last month in the Eastpoint Mall.

Child care providers now have official guidance after weathering over a month of uncertainty.

Organizers of the Baby Bonus proposal, which would have given $1,000 to new parents in Baltimore City, are trying to find a way to keep the spirit of their proposal alive.

Lawmakers are considering two options to get costs under control. Both would shift the burden to families.

Since the pandemic, Maryland has hemorrhaged day care and preschool teachers. These are some of the ways the state can rebuild its early childhood workforce.