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Public Montessori preschool yields improved reading and cognition at a lower cost

The debate over the most effective models for early childhood education is a longstanding one. While the benefits of preschool are widely accepted, researchers have observed that the academic ...
EurekAlert!

National study finds public Montessori programs strengthens early learning outcomes -- at sharply lower costs compared to traditional preschool

The first national randomized trial of public Montessori preschool students showed stronger long-term outcomes by kindergarten, including elevated reading, memory, and executive function as compared ...
St. Cloud Times

St. Cloud's Preschool 4 Success sees high achievement levels as funding gap fears emerge

A St. Cloud preschool program is helping students prepare for kindergarten. By closing the educational access gap, Preschool 4 Success helps students increase their achievement scores. But, how the ...
The Herald-Times

Preschool and pre-K programs benefit families and community

Four years ago, Shaiann Shubert moved to Bloomington for her job as a scientist for a pharmaceutical company. A single mother to three boys, she is focused on supporting her family and her boys’ ...
Observer-Reporter

Trinity to partner with Blueprints for preschool program

Trinity Area School District plans to expand its preschool programs after receiving a one-year Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Stronger Connections grant. Last week, the school board voted to ...
Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Aimed at improving student reading skills, free preschool in Billings shows promise

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. BILLINGS — In Billings, the closest thing the city has to public preschool is showing early signs ...