Miami’s Language Diversity Paradox
Isabella Sanchez talks about the “language shift” that many second-generation immigrant students are experiencing in Miami.
PreK–12 Education
New Column: Jeb Bush, Pre-K Politics, and Pre-K Policy
Jeb Bush understands that pre-K is politically hot, but that’s where his expertise runs out.
Will a New Teacher Loan Assistance Bill Solve Anything?
A new bill promises to streamline current federal teacher loan programs and attract and retain quality teachers in high-needs schools.
Free Lunch for All Hungry Students
The Community Eligibility Provision allows districts with 40% or more students receiving free lunch to offer free meals to all students.
Helpful or Harmful: The Role of School Resource Officers
Law enforcement treating misbehaving children in school as they might treat violent adult offenders happens more frequently than realized.
How Valuable are Federally Funded Educational Resources?
The federal government should work toward a comprehensive policy to require that publicly funded resources are made publicly available.
Is Effective Teacher Professional Development Just a “Mirage?”
Analysis of new research report looking at what types of professional development help teachers improve, and recommendations for a new path.
Interview: Improving Policies for Latino Children and Their Families
Texting Parents to get Kids Ready 4K!
By the age of four, poor children in the United States hear 30 million fewer words than children from middle- to upper-income families.
A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part Two)
Centennial School District is leveraging curriculum mapping, professional learning communities , and instructional support for DLLs.