Early childhood education is essential for students' long-term academic success. From laying the groundwork for algebraic thinking in kindergarten to developing math fluency through problem-solving and strengthening reading comprehension through knowledge building, these articles offer valuable perspectives. Discover the importance of phonemic awareness instruction, the power of classroom conversations in boosting reading proficiency, and the role of public libraries in supporting literacy development. Articles in this Spotlight include: (1) A New Study Shows How Schools Can Maximize Full-Day Pre-K's Benefits (Sarah D. Sparks); (2) Can Kindergarten Math Lay the Foundation for Algebra? New Study Aims to Find Out (Sarah Schwartz); (3) Math Fluency Is All about Problem-Solving. Do We Teach It That Way? (Sarah D. Sparks); (4) How Much Time Should Teachers Spend on a Foundational Reading Skill? Research Offers Clues (Sarah Schwartz); (5) Want to Improve Reading Proficiency? Talk to Kids More (Elizabeth Heubeck); (6) Reading Comprehension Hinges on Building Knowledge. New Curricula Aim to Help (Sarah Schwartz); and (7) Students Are Struggling with Literacy. The Public Library Can Help (Marjeta Bejd). [Cover title varies: "Early Learning Success: Literacy and Math Fundamentals. Education Week. Spotlight." This Spotlight was sponsored by 3P Learning.]