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Jackie Mader for The Hechinger Report

Jackie Mader for The Hechinger Report

Stories by Jackie Mader for The Hechinger Report

A first grader at Sand Creek Elementary fills out a worksheet to help organize thoughts before writing a paragraph about her summer plans. The Douglas County School District adopted a method of teaching writing that emphasizes structure and planning.
K-12K-12

The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write

Sep 11, 2026
A young boy playing with block toys in the corner of a room.
InternationalInternational

What the US can teach other countries about home-based child care

Jun 2, 2026
A sign in a classroom at Lead Elementary encourages children to take a break when feeling big emotions. Teachers across the country say student behavior is still challenging post-pandemic, and more support is needed.
K-12K-12

Teachers say there’s a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids

May 7, 2026
Teacher Herb Hickey holds a baby while she drinks from a bottle.
Social IssuesSocial Issues

Homelessness is rising fast among a surprising group: Infants and toddlers

Mar 3, 2026
Head Start teacher Sasha Fair helps two preschool children with a science experiment.
NewsNews

Rural Americans rely on Head Start. Federal turmoil has them worried

Oct 31, 2025
Maggi, a child care provider in New Mexico, with a preschooler in her care working on an art project.
NewsNews

America’s child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse

Aug 29, 2025
A child care teacher carrying an infant in a child care room.
NewsNews

2 out of 5 child care teachers make so little they need public assistance to support their families

Jul 28, 2025
Children play in their classroom at the Huckleberry Coast Child Care Society in British Columbia.
Social IssuesSocial Issues

What America can learn from Canada's new '$10 a day' child care system

Nov 20, 2023
Infants and a caretaker sitting on a rug in a daycare facility
Careers & EducationCareers & Education

According to a new study, infants and toddlers in high-quality child care retain positive benefits longer, provided they are enrolled early enough

Sep 20, 2023
For preschoolers after the pandemic, more states say: Learn outdoors
Careers & EducationCareers & Education

For preschoolers after the pandemic, more states say: Learn outdoors

Jul 24, 2023
Two adults smile widely while sitting next to a sign with greetings written on it.
Social IssuesSocial Issues

Grandparents, neighbors and friends are propping up the child care industry. They need help

Jul 21, 2023

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