New report examines the state of preschool education

aired; May 13, 2026 Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. A new report is offering a closer look at preschool education across the country and where states stand when it comes to early learning access and quality. On The Spark, Steve Barnett of the National Institute for Early Education Research and report lead author Allison Friedman-Krauss discuss findings from the latest State of Preschool Yearbook, including trends in enrollment, funding, and program standards. The conversat...