Category: Preschool

FY2027 NJ Budget Highlights for Children and Families

The FY2027 New Jersey State Budget includes significant investments in programs that support the health, education, and well-being of children and families across New Jersey. These investments strengthen the State’s commitment to improving outcomes for children by supporting early childhood education, child care, maternal and infant health, children’s mental health, nutrition assistance, public education, and […]

Public Hearing on Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards

The New Jersey Department of Education will hold three public hearings to receive comments on the draft revisions to the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards. We encourage all early childhood professionals to participate in this important process to share their input as experienced leaders in the field who do this hands-on work with […]

Reflecting on the State of Preschool

Winifred Smith-Jenkins Director of Early Learning Policy and Advocacy The State of Preschool 2025 by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) once again recognizes New Jersey as a national leader in public preschool; an achievement worth celebrating. While NJ consistently meets 9 out of 10 of its quality indicators, now is a good […]