Some Indiana lawmakers want to expand pre-K access to all children throughout the state. Early learning experts say while that would benefit Hoosier students, Indiana still has a long way to go.

A new free preschool program is opening on Indianapolis’s east side. Martin University is launching the program Monday, September 9, for children 3 and 4 years old will be able to participate in the one-year program.

The Family and Social Services Administration and Gov. Eric Holcomb are adding almost $7 million in additional grants for employer-sponsored child care.