When It Comes to Infant Language Development, Not All Toys Are Created Equal
Can something as simple as the type of toy an infant plays with affect language development? The answer appears to be yes.
PreK–12 Education
NCLB’s Impact on Bilingual Education in New York City
A paradox in language immersion learning is happening in NY, a rise in native English speakers, while non-English learners are declining.
Expanded Learning Time for DLLs: Benefits, Costs and Caveats
A new report highlights how extending the school day can push achievement for all students, including DLLs. But is extra time really the ans
How Will ESSA Influence States’ Teacher Quality Efforts?
Pre-K Access and Quality: A Look at the Leading States
Our analysis shows that two states, Georgia and North Carolina, along with DC, stand out for the quality and availability of their pre-K pro
Is ESSA Really A New Direction for U.S. Education?
Melissa Tooley writes for The Atlantic about the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) and whether the new law holds more promise than it...
New Column: Word Gaps and Education Reform
Conor Williams discusses how education reformers should think about the early word gap and early literacy.
What Candidates Should be Talking about in 2016: Six Ideas from Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½
Americans should know where candidates stand on the following six issues before they cast their votes.
How Do You Find a Great Educational App?
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center are strong advocates for an industry-wide app standards on educational technology apps.
New Title III Grants Signal Shifting Federal Priorities for ELL Educators
The 2016 National Professional Development (NPD) grant competition for ELL educators is live.