Video: Should Your Kids Watch TV?
It’s a question many parents find difficult to answer, because the growth of new technologies has outpaced research efforts.
PreK–12 Education
Survey Finds States Can Collect Data – But Can They Use It?
DQC released its definitive annual report examining states’ ability to collect, store, and use education data, and things are looking up.
New Pre-K Bill Contains Revolutionary Data Requirements
Yesterday, lawmakers in both the House and Senate released nearly identical bills similar to President Obama’s pre-K for low-income children
Landmark Federal-State Pre-K Partnership Bills Emphasize Access, Quality
The Strong Start for America’s Children Act, a legislative form of President Obama’s vision for universal Pre-K.
Teacher Prep Says Profession Holding Themselves Accountable – But Are They?
Research has shown that many new teachers enter the profession underprepared to be successful in the classroom.
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On Tuesday evening Amanda Ripley and Kevin Carey took part in a debate on sport in schools.
Obama Pre-K Plan Heads To Congress
A legislative form of President Obama’s Pre-K proposal is headed to Congress.
Parents Face Barriers in Accessing, Affording Child Care
The cost of child care is on the rise – and in many states, access is declining nearly as fast.
Study Links Parents’ Reading Practices to Children’s Literacy Skills
A recent study shows a connection between children’s home literacy environment and their language skills.
2013 NAEP Results Aren’t Dramatically Different – and That’s Okay
In education the times they are a-changin’ – except when it comes to scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress NAEP.