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
PreK–12 Education
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.
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Hosts Debate on Sport in Schools
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.
Is Money Enough to Keep More High-Quality Teachers in High-Need Schools?
Using financial incentives to encourage more teachers to work in high-need schools isn’t going to close the teacher talent gap.
Identifying and Supporting Young Latino Students’ Academic Assets
It’s taken years, but the community of experts studying DLL students is finally shifting to an asset-based paradigm.