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Interview: How the WIDA Consortium Is Preparing Its 35 States Under ESSA
With nearly three-quarters of all U.S. states working with WIDA, the consortium has significant sway over state decision-making for ELLs.
New Report Calls on States to Shift Teacher Evaluation Toward Support
New teacher evaluations aimed at raising standards for students has received push back for its use in promotions, pay and dismissals.
Meeting Special Needs: Invest Early, Save Later
Early childhood special education may see funding increase in FY2017. Early childhood education can save on special education costs later.
States Consider Increasing Children’s Access to Full-Day Kindergarten
As state legislatures around the country continue their sessions, we’re keeping an eye on states considering legislation related to full-day
Will States Act on New Principles for Teacher Evaluation and Support?
New principles from the CCSSO & an upcoming report from New America make recommendations for states as they refine their teacher evaluation.
Paying For Teacher PD and Textbooks Shouldn’t Be Either/Or
A new Iowa bill would divert up to $30 million in annual funding set aside for teacher professional development into purchasing textbooks.
Why 14 States Are Choosing to #GoOpen
State and district leaders commit to “go open” and support schools as they transition to using high-quality OER in their classrooms.
California’s Bilingual Education Ballot Initiative
Conor Williams explains how politics, immigration, and education intersect in California’s new bilingual education initiative.
Taking the Teacher Evaluation Debate “Beyond Ratings”
The old teacher evaluation debate focuses on student growth data, but as federal dollars dry up will that change?