Immigrants, Pre-K, and Chicago Education Politics
Chicago’s new grants program could help immigrants access pre-K programs‚Äîand Mayor Emanuel to salve some political wounds.
PreK–12 Education
#ThankATeacher: Reflections from 鶹ý’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, 鶹ý’s Education policy team shares stories of their most inspirational teachers.
Why Teachers Are A Key Factor in the Success of Dual Language Learners
Opening the Door to Parent Engagement
Findings from multiple studies point in one direction: the critical role parents play in children’s literacy and educational outcomes.
A Hollow Victory: Senator Murray’s Early Education Amendment
Earlier this month, the Senate HELP committee began its markup of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on a high note.
Early Childhood Education Doesn’t End with Pre-K
As teachers consider their new group of kids, questions about what they have been exposed, know and don’t cause fears and frustration.
Colleges are Starting to Make “College Ready” Meaningful
Some 200 colleges and universities will place students deemed “college ready” on Common Core aligned assessments in credit bearing cour...
Modern Family Comes to Washington
鶹ý’s Family-Centered Social Policy Initiative released a paper this week to make the case for a major overhaul in family policy.
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The Obama Administration’s New Strategic Action Plan on Immigrant Integration
The Obama Administration’s new strategic plan for immigrant integration includes several proposals that could make a difference for DLLs.
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More Time Spent in High-Quality Early Childhood Programs is Especially Beneficial for DLLs
A study of Head Start and DLL finds that early intervention can give children the boost they need to excel in English literacy later on.