Preschool & Early Education News

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare's First Quarter 2026 Earnings Press Release...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HopSkipDrive, the leader in safe, fast, and simple supplemental student transportation, today announced its 2026-2027 Back-to-School product suite—built around two commitments that every district deserves, but few can count on: consistency and safety. The suite brings free ride recording nationwide with unprecedented security, affordability, and transparency. In addition, the new Consistent CareDriver Program enables school districts to book a consistent driver for...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horace Mann Educators Corporation has been named the 2025 Voluntary Sales Growth Leader in the small carrier category by Eastbridge Consulting Group....

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citizens today announced a series of community investments across Massachusetts focused on strengthening the workforce, beginning with early childhood education and extending to financial empowerment, small business growth, and affordable housing. The effort reflects the bank’s long-term approach to supporting families, stabilizing communities, and expanding economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. “Creating opportunity starts with showing up—not just with capital,...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading Horizons®, a trusted leader in structured literacy for more than 40 years, today announced President Trisha Thomas has been named to Utah Business' Women to Watch list, which honors 40 of the most influential female business leaders in the state. Thomas joined Reading Horizons in 2020 as Chief Revenue Officer and has since guided the organization through a period of significant strategic growth, expanding its reach to more than 200,000 educators across 6...

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lovevery, the early childhood brand known for transforming the way families play and learn, today announced the launch of The Math Skill Set, a hands-on, screen-free program designed to help children build a better foundation in math. The new offering follows The Reading Skill Set as Lovevery’s second academic program proven to improve test scores and increase motivation through play. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, roughly one in fou...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lovevery, the early childhood brand known for transforming the way families play and learn, today announced the launch of The Maths Skill Set, a hands-on, screen-free program designed to help children build a better foundation in maths, now available in the UK and Europe. The new offering follows The Reading Skill Set as Lovevery’s second academic program proven to improve test scores and increase motivation through play. According to the Department for Education's nati...

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lovevery, the early childhood brand known for transforming the way families play and learn, today announced the launch of The Maths Skill Set, a hands-on, screen-free program designed to help children build a better foundation in maths. The new offering follows The Reading Skill Set as Lovevery’s second academic program proven to improve test scores and increase motivation through play. According to National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results, app...

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For many working parents, the approach of summer brings added stress and anxiety at the thought of organizing their children’s care and activities for the long school-free months ahead. This tension is particularly heightened for working parents of children aged 0-12, who face greater challenges in planning for and finding reliable, high-quality child care and camp options. This mounting anxiety is the focus of the latest 2026 Modern Family Index (MFI) research w...

MACON, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today its fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results. Highlights (in millions except Unit Sales and EPS data) Three Months Ended March 28, 2026   B/(W) Prior Year   Six Months Ended March 28, 2026   B/(W) Prior Year Unit Sales   2,148     (147 )     4,283     (142 ) GAAP Measures:               Revenue $ 352.6   $ (6.2 )   $ 685.7   $ 13.0   Net Inco...