Fort Worth ISD officials want pre-kindergarten students’ education to start earlier, last longer and fit families’ schedules without sacrificing quality.

Local and state leaders convened in Fort Worth this week to discuss two pressing issues within early childhood education: diversification of how pre-K is offered to families and improvement of the working conditions and credentials of early educators.

Investing in early childhood education key to state success, state leaders say.

The child care system is built well in Texas, but leaders are not using it to its fullest to deliver on affordability for parents and living wages for early educators, according to three state leaders.

The Sunrise Early Learning and Development Center was peaceful Thursday morning, as infants slept soundly in one classroom while toddlers enjoyed lunch in another. Faces were smiling and stomachs were full.

This November, voters across the state have the opportunity to show their support for child care and working families in Texas.