Third Grade Reading Laws: A Look at the Leading States
Research suggests that students who do not achieve proficiency by the end of third grade are less likely to graduate from high school.
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Regional Education Group Recommends ECE Improvements
A report released last month outlines the steps southern states should take to improve early education.
New Study Raises Questions About RTI Implementation
A new study casts doubts on the efficacy of the RTI method for improving student literacy.
Starting Young: Massachusetts Birth-3rd Grade Policies that Support Children’s Literacy Development
The report discusses MA’s promising vision for early education and new approaches that could ensure more students have access to early ed.
Child Care Teachers: Underpaid and Underappreciated
Despite the important nature of their work, child care teachers are among the country’s lowest-paid workers.
“Pay for Success” Gaining Traction as ECE Funding Option, But Should It Be?
“Pay for success” arrangements offer a new, though still unproven, source of cash for ECE programs.
What Should Smarter Testing Look Like in the Early Grades?
With the recent debate about testing in school, it’s easy to forget that assessment can be a valuable tool for improving instruction.
Keeping Play in Kindergarten
Setting high academic standards for kindergarten students and building a classroom centered around play are not mutually exclusive.
Online Software, Offline Early Ed Inadequacy
Online literacy programs are better than nothing. But Abbie Lieberman and Aaron Loewenberg ask if “better than nothing” is really the b…