Rethinking Data for English Learners in the ESSA Era
Two new reports from New America highlight the need for more accurate, meaningful data on English learner outcomes.
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Americans have spoken. Now it’s time to deliver.
There are a number of options policymakers and researchers can explore to ensure higher education can deliver on its promise.
English-Only States and Native Language Assessment Under ESSA
ESSA provides new benefits for English learners, but individual state laws and policies could hinder the implementation of these provisions.
For-Profit Colleges’ Own Inconsistency, Not the Federal Government’s, Poses Their Biggest Threat
Before negotiators started to redefine gainful employment, members of the public pointed out flaws in the critical debt-to-earnings ratio.
Cast Your Vote: New America’s Education Policy Program Invited to Participate in Five Proposed SXSW EDU Panels
New America’s Education Policy program has been invited to participate in five proposed panels at next year’s SXSW EDU.
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To Foster Inclusivity, Start Early
Pre-K programs should be more intentional about including students with disabilities
High-Stakes For Whom? Understanding Principal Behavior in Rating Teacher Performance
High-stakes for principals, not just teachers, impact principals’ ratings of teacher performance.
Leveraging Local Needs Assessments and Plan Development to Support Early Learning in ESSA
Advocates acknowledge a limited number of explicit references to early learning in the Every Student Succeeds Act.