Our Work: 2019 in Review and What’s Coming Next
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Tuition-Free, Full-Day Kindergarten Commences in Colorado
In his campaign for the governorship, Polis pledged state funding for free, universal, full-day kindergarten and pre-K within two years.
Out Today: New Briefs on Strengthening Pre-K to Kindergarten Transitions and Alignment
Two new briefs highlight innovative approaches to easing the transition to kindergarten and strategies for funding transition activities
Securing for All the Right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
How child poverty, trauma and ACEs, and lack of family supports are keeping our youth from rising
The 500th Edition of our Early & Elementary Education Update
Looking back at some of our most read and our team’s favorite blog posts and series over the last few years
Building Early Education Leaders: Conclusion and Takeaways
The growing number of states and districts choosing to focus on developing principals as early education leaders is a promising trend.
ESSA and Early Learning: A Look at State and Local Implementation
Cultivating Pre-K Through Third Grade Leaders Across Systems in Minnesota
Minnesota district teams come together to deepen their learning and develop PreK-3rd grade alignment plans.