Should “Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants” Be Saved?
The Trump administration’s initial 2018 budget blueprint calls for the elimination of Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants.
PreK–12 Education
What Does High-Quality Research Say about Developing Teacher Practice?
Article outlines promising professional development practices for growing teachers’ knowledge and skills in service of their students.
Pop Culture and Girl Scouts
Recent films and television spots have highlighted the importance of girls in STEM.
Protecting Basic Student Rights is No Longer a Federal Matter
A new Trump administration order will allow schools to decide whether or not to discriminate against transgender students.
Chile’s School Voucher System: Enabling Choice or Perpetuating Social Inequality?
Chile has had a school voucher program for over 30 years. What lessons can the Chilean system offer to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos?
How States Stack Up in Pre-K Funding, Quality
Overall funding for public pre-K increased in 2015-2016 school year but access remains unequal
Betsy DeVos and the Cycle of LGBT Student Inequity
Betsy DeVos is about to passively become part of a system designed to keep LGBT students at a disadvantage.
Betsy DeVos, Guns, and Picking the Right Tools For a Job
Betsy DeVos’ odd line about using guns to defend schools from grizzly bears avoided a real discussion the United States needs to have.
The School Principal’s Role in Reducing Teacher Turnover
School principals can play a key role in improving teachers’ perceptions of their school environment, which affect their leaving decisions.
Report Offers Promising Examples of PreK-3rd Alignment Work
Pre-K should be followed by kindergarten through third grade classrooms that are well-aligned