Exploring Paraprofessional Requirements across the 50 States and DC
A look at the the requirements to work as a paraprofessional in each state and the policy implications of those findings.
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Pre-K Data in Practice: From the Perspective of Program Leaders
How pre-K program leaders use data to inform policy and practice
The LSX Model of Cross-Sector Collaboration
The LSX model has the potential to foster the innovation needed in this new age—a model that could work beyond the realms of education.
Teaching in the Ways Kindergartners Learn Best
Research has shown that children learn best when they are engaged in developmentally appropriate experiences and activities: play!
Will stop-outs return to community college anytime soon?
This blog post focuses on stop-outs’ likelihood of returning to school, causes of stopping out, and incentives that may get them to return.
Profiles in Improvement: How Illinois Developed a Data System to Advance Teacher Preparation
States can learn from Illinois’s efforts to build a system that focuses stakeholders on ensuring a robust and diverse teacher workforce.
Promising State Legislation Related to English Learners in 2023
With the 2023 legislation session underway, here is a look at some positive trends in statewide EL policy.
Washington Has Generous Financial Aid Programs. But Not Enough Students Take Advantage of Them.
Washington’s generous financial aid programs are limited by confusing eligibility and application requirements.
Women Brought Kindergarten to America
Women played a consequential role in advancing kindergarten education in the United States.