Books for Kids Starting Preschool

These back-to-school reads will help children tackle first-day nerves, new teachers, letters, numbers and more.

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Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls?

The idea, known as “redshirting,” has downsides, but proponents say it could help close a persistent gender gap in education.

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Why Tot Celebrity Ms. Rachel Waded Into the Gaza Debate

Facing criticism, Rachel Accurso defends making the plight of children in Gaza a primary focus on her social media feeds.

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The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters

Parents are fed up, and the candidates for mayor appear to be paying attention. Many have built campaigns on a promise to make New York more affordable, with child care as a centerpiece.

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Adams Cancels Preschool Cuts as Child Care Emerges as Election Issue

Mayor Eric Adams reversed $167 million in cuts to preschool programs, as some of his rivals in the competitive New York City mayor’s race criticize him for doing too little to help families.

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Why Developers Think Child Care Is Good for Business

Placing a preschool or day care center in a building can help sell the development to the community. It also makes the city stronger.

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Zellnor Myrie, in NYC Mayor Bid, Wants Free After-School Care for All

Mr. Myrie, a Democratic state senator, would offer free seats to public school students from 3-K to 12th grade in a plan to make New York City more affordable for families.

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Cuomo’s First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has jumped into the New York City mayoral race. His first proposal focuses on affordability.

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Schools Rattled as Trump Administration Demands Scrutiny of Education Programs

The Trump administration has paused federal dollars to some grantees as it tries to uproot policies like diversity, equity and inclusion. Schools and universities are worried important programs could be halted.

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Stringer Unveils Child Care Plan to Kick Off His Mayoral Campaign

Scott Stringer, a former New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, will center his campaign on making the city more livable for families.

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