New Mexico became on Saturday the first U.S. state to offer free child care to all residents in a bid to boost its economy and lift education and child welfare levels ranked the worst in the country.

Head Start is often viewed as a program that caters primarily to urban areas. The numbers, however, tell a different story.

Despite a judge's ruling ordering the administration to fund SNAP benefits, President Donald Trump said that November's ...

As an accountant and business advisor I sometimes get questions about the pros and cons of 529 Plan contributions. I’ve seen firsthand with my own children how small and consistent choices we make ...

As states brace for less federal money, some are cutting child care spending to balance their budgets. Experts warn these cuts will be disastrous for families and the economy.

Anchorage School District Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt told attendees at a town hall that a decision to close Fire Lake and Lake Otis Elementary Schools has not been finalized.

The district’s free lunch and breakfast program is federally funded through the USDA’s Community Eligibility Program.

Gov. Jared Polis’ 2026-27 budget proposal unveiled Friday would increase statewide K-12 education spending by $276 million and fulfill funding promises made by lawmakers during this year’s legislative ...

College of the Desert will expand its tuition-free program to include every Coachella Valley resident — regardless of age, income or educational background — beginning in fall 2026, officials ...

College of the Desert will provide free education to every Coachella Valley resident, regardless of age, income, or educational background, COD Superintendent/President Val Martinez Garcia announced.

The impacts of [closing] would be — could be — catastrophic,” said Carl Howell, whose Lowell-area Head Start programs take care of about 550 kids.