To Develop Teacher Talent, Start with School Leaders
Over three-quarters of principals cited a lack of expertise as another challenge in supporting all teachers well.
PreK–12 Education
Hope and Caution with Minnesota’s “Universal” Pre-K Rollout
Minnesota has taken a significant step towards universal pre-K, but the program raises questions about access and quality.
Teaching Young Learners Takes Unique Levels of Training
South Carolina’s teacher licensing structure is informed by knowledge of the special skills required to teach young children
Not Just Book Shelves: Libraries as Key Spaces for Family Engagement
Today’s libraries are playing an important role for families as learning spaces.
A Look Under the Hood of Student Tests
A new report sheds light on a little-discussed element of K-12 testing: psychometric design.
Good for Business: How Some States are Building Pre-K Funds
Business leaders are taking an active role in supporting pre-K expansion through financial investments and strategic partnerships
The Future at Risk: How the Child Care Non-System Hurts Children
Enormous variation in quality is the norm, but states and communities have promising practices that actively promote quality.
Honey, I shrunk the budget!: How the Child Care Non-System Hurts Families
Infant care costs exceed the cost of in-state tuition at public colleges in 33 states and DC. These costs have implications for families.
Report Surveys States on Key Indicators of K-3 Quality
A new report from Education Commission of the States compares the 50 states on K-3 quality.
A Labor of Love (Not Money): How the Child Care Non-System Hurts its Own Workers
Early Care and Education Workers’ wages are so low that almost half of them are on public assistance.