In math, it falls to 23.7 percent. Making kids spend more time in failing schools is a terrible idea. Pre-K doesn’t produce lasting learning gains and can increase behavioral problems.

The evaluation, conducted in the fall, winter and spring, measures whether students can write all the letters of their name ... kids who attend high-quality pre-K programs are less likely to ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City has opened applications for free, all-day pre-K and 3-K for the 2025-2026 school year. The programs, which provide free, full-day care and education ...