Using ESSA to Tackle Chronic Absence from Pre-K to K-12
The inclusion of chronic absence in state ESSA plans provides an opportunity to create effective links between early childhood and K-12 educ
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Surprising Results in Study of Child Care Hiring Practices
Applicants with higher levels of education and experience less likely to earn an interview
Out Today: A Tale of Two Pre-K Leaders
New America’s state-by-state comparison looks at leader preparation requirements, professional development, and compensation.
Early Childhood Teachers Need More Paid Time for Their Professional Responsibilities
In California, a new survey investigates how work conditions can affect teacher practice and program quality
All in the Family: Supporting Students through Family Engagement in ESSA
ESSA provides opportunities to foster effective family engagement
Some Early Learning Programs See Funding Increases in 2017 Budget Bill
Head Start and CCDBG fared well, but uncertainty about the 2018 budget remains
Can Professional Development for Teachers Improve the Reading skills of Mississippi students?
Mississippi’s professional development has led to an increase in teacher knowledge, but it is unclear if this will improve student outcomes.
Looking Before They Leap: How ESSA Can Help Students Transition
ESSA empowers districts and schools to take steps to smooth the transition between pre-K and kindergarten
The Outsized Role of Parent Contributions in Elementary School Finance
A new report from the Center for American Progress explains how private PTA donations further exacerbate inequity.
Guiding Community Leaders on Family Engagement and Early Learning
Transforming communities into ecosystems that support families, early learning, and digital inclusion.
What’s the Right Thing to Do for Every Child to Succeed?
ESSA both strengthens and expands opportunities for early learning, birth through third grade
The Ready to Learn Program: A Q-and-A with Shelley Pasnik
Examining a federal program for research-based media that promote early learning, particularly for children in low-income families.
The History and Purpose of the Federal “Ready to Learn” Program
Ready to Learn is a grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education.