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preschool

[pree-skool, pree-skool] / ˈpriˈskul, ˈpriˌskul /
NOUN
nursery school
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A 2012 randomized controlled trial sponsored by the federal government found that children assigned to Head Start showed transient improvements in language and literacy during preschool.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

County nonprofit that contracts with Head Start, expects child-to-teacher ratios to default to those already outlined for state preschool and general child care — if that guidance is left up to the state.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

For families that qualify, it offers free preschool and screenings to identify developmental delays.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

And Disney’s preschool cartoon “Spidey and His Amazing Friends” is a huge hit that helps create fans.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Susan, likewise, dashed out in the middle of the day if one of her sons spiked a fever or was performing in a preschool music show.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

A lack of suitable premises is putting pressure on voluntary preschools to stay open, a nursery struggling to find a new home has said.

From BBC Apr. 30, 2026

The Supreme Court is expected to hear the Catholic preschools case during its term beginning in October and issue a ruling by June 2027.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

Dawn Uribe, the owner of four Spanish-immersion preschools in Minnesota, said two of her staffers have been detained by ICE.

From Salon Jan. 29, 2026

The first nationwide randomized study of children enrolled in public Montessori preschools found that students showed stronger learning outcomes by the time they reached kindergarten.

From Science Daily Jan. 1, 2026

The preschools would fill up with strange ring-eyed children.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick




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