Parents and caregivers of young children in the Bear Lake area will have the chance to learn simple, effective ways to ...

While kindergarten is meant to be a gentle, low-stress introduction to formal schooling, it’s a critically important milestone for little learners, who are developing at an astounding pace.

Why have the majority of districts in southeastern Minnesota gone to all-day, every-day kindergarten? Jerry Reshetar, superintendent of Grand Meadow public schools, said research consistently shows ...

The state of Minnesota is funding free, all-day kindergarten for the first time starting this year in an effort to provide an academic boost to low-income, special needs, and English-learner students.

Children living in poverty will be able to attend a free preschool program to jump-start their academic potential and narrow the learning gap between poor and more well-off students. “In our community ...