Every Student Succeeds Act Brings New School Accountability Measures to Bear
Just how different is the new “ESSA” law from “NCLB” and “waivers” when it comes to school accountability? Some clear answers to the questio
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What Will it Take for National “TeachStrong” Campaign to Really Go National?
“TeachStrong” campaign to modernize and elevate the teaching profession launches with support from diverse organizations.
New Data on Early Career Teachers Finds Most Remain In Teaching
The National Center for Education Statistics recently released a study identifying characteristics that influence new teacher retention.
Getting K-12 Education Organizations to Rethink their Retention and Inclusion Practice at the Top
Many effective and K-12 education leaders leave their organizations due to a lack of career development and advancement opportunities.
What Is the Future of Teacher Diversity in U.S. Schools?
Classrooms are increasingly diverse—but in terms of the student body, not the teaching workforce. Kaylan Connally and Melissa Tooley examine
Are There Truly No Differences in Teacher Preparation Program Quality?
With new teacher preparation regulations being released soon, new research raises potential doubts on measuring quality of teacher.
Is Effective Teacher Professional Development Just a “Mirage?”
Analysis of new research report looking at what types of professional development help teachers improve, and recommendations for a new path.
Bipartisan ECAA Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Guarantee Equitable, Quality Education for All
In a surprise act of bipartisanship, the Senate passed the Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA), with re-authorization of No Child Left Behind.
ESEA: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
The replace ment of No Child Left Behind is being voted on by the Senate, but it’s sunnier title masks the loss of much of the substance.
Reflections on 2014 from New America’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
Some highlights in the world of education policy from 2014.