Tracing School Funding Inequities All the Way Down to the School
The Fordham Institute releases a fascinating new report on inequities in American school funding at the level of individual schools.
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Making High Expectations Universal
Common Core is a divisive issue in education; however, the need for greater teacher expectations for all students is undeniable.
State Lawmakers Increasingly Realizing the Importance of Early Care and Education
“Let’s do what works and make sure none of our children start the race of life behind. Let’s give our kids that chance!”
Reaching the Most Vulnerable Children: A Look at Child Homelessness
The statistics on child homelessness in the United States are nothing short of alarming.
States Working to Reduce Pre-K Suspensions
The data show that pre-K students of color are being suspended and expelled at a much higher rate.
President Obama Announces Pre-K Goal–But Is it Attainable?
President Obama announced a mission to improve the workforce by providing high-quality pre-K to 6 million children by 2020.
Reclassification Rules for Dual Language Learners Matter
A new report finds enormous variety in how states are serving dual language learners.
A Snapshot of Kids’ Language and Literacy Apps (Part 2)
New America and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center are analyzing the marketplace of apps that say they help children learn to read and communicate.
New Report: States’ Reclassification Policies Cause Chaos for Dual Language Learners
State dual language learner policies are literally and figuratively all over the map. But they’re building more harmony into the system.
Putting Dual Language Learners First in Minnesota
Minnesota’s reforms to how their public schools serve dual language learners are exciting. A new brief explores their strategy for effective