What Does the Civil Rights Data Tell Us About Early Learners?
Since 1968 the U.S. Dept of Education Office of Civil Rights has been collecting and adding data points on equal education opportunities.
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Does Our Social Contract for Education Need a Reboot?
If we want to ensure it’s serving all students and citizens in the digital age, then, yes, writes Lindsey Tepe.
Test Prep Doesn’t Have to Be a Waste of Time
A new study from TeachPlus suggests what author Abigail Swisher already knew–that test prep doesn’t have to be a waste of time.
Licensure Changes in Arkansas Worry Early Childhood Advocates
A change in how Arkansas licenses it’s early education teachers has many worried that the move will likely hurt future students.
Local Communities are Stepping Up to Fund Pre-K
Despite the benefits, lack of access to Pre-K programming is the primary barrier, but local communities are stepping up to fill the gap.
New Education Law Casts Washington as a Leader State for English Learners
When the trend has been to under-fund ELL programs in many states, it is nice to hear that Washington State is choosing a different path.
Study Finds Large Quality Differences in Early Education Settings
Children enrolled in formal settings receive higher quality care and enter kindergarten with better reading and math skills.
Edtech and English Language Learners: Scoping Out the Landscape
A new report from Getting Smart provides a comprehensive overview of edtech that supports students learning English.
NIEER Releases Data on State Policies to Support DLLs
New data from the National Institute of Early Education Research highlights the scarcity of policies to support dual language learners.
