Report Surveys States on Key Indicators of K-3 Quality
A new report from Education Commission of the States compares the 50 states on K-3 quality.
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A Labor of Love (Not Money): How the Child Care Non-System Hurts its Own Workers
Early Care and Education Workers’ wages are so low that almost half of them are on public assistance.
New Report Finds Room for Improvement in Pre-K Teacher Prep
A new report finds that many pre-K teachers earning a bachelor’s degree arrive in the classroom poorly equipped to educate young children.
Good Teachers Are Important, But They Aren’t Enough
As former teacher and present policy writer Laura Bornfreund learned standing in front of her fourth grade class.
Out Today: Principals’ Perspectives on Teaching and Learning in PreK-3rd
Most models are geared towards building strong teachers, but until recently principals have been left out of the conversation.
3 Facts and 3 Challenges to Keep in Mind about Pre-K This Election Season
As the election season heats up, here are 3 facts and 3 challenges about pre-K that could help to avoid myths and misunderstandings.
What Candidates Should be Talking about in 2016: Six Ideas from New America
Americans should know where candidates stand on the following six issues before they cast their votes.
Every Student Succeeds Act and Early Learning
The House passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) last week, the Senate passed it earlier today, and the President is expected to sign.