The Perpetual Debate Over Targeted vs. Universal Pre-K
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New Reports: Dual Language Learners in Portland (OR), San Antonio (TX), and Washington (DC)
New America's Dual Language Learners National Work Group releases profiles of three communities innovating Dual Language Learning.
No Child Left Behind and Dual Language Learners
Examples of how federal accountability policies can drive schools to improve their instructional models for dual language learners.
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.
DCPS Uses New Approach to Develop Dual Immersion Programs
A new approach to training teachers builds on recent efforts to ensure the quality of dual immersion programs across D.C. Public Schools.
Keeping Play in Kindergarten
Setting high academic standards for kindergarten students and building a classroom centered around play are not mutually exclusive.
It’s Time For Candidates To Start Talking About Early Education
A new bipartisan poll finds that investing in high-quality early education is a top priority among voters.
Online Literacy Software is Not the Same as Quality Pre-K
This year, over 6,600 Utah children are attempting to learn the skills needed for kindergarten via a state-funded online school program.
Interview: What the Proposed Head Start Perfomance Standards Could Mean for DLLs
An interview with DLL early education experts Dr. Lisa Lopez and Dr. Marlene Zeped about the impact of proposed changes.
The Sorely Overlooked School Leader
The school leader's role in helping teachers improve is missing from current debates over teacher evaluation and development.
Growth for ELLs: Trends Across High-Flying Districts
What do strong districts for English language learners have in common? A recent webinar examines key patterns.
Building Strong Systems of Support for Dual Language Learners
MTSS frameworks can be implemented and adapted to support the needs of dual language learners in their linguistic and literacy development.
New Research: DLLs’ Language Acquisition Patterns are Anything But Simple
A new study uses nine years of data to explore DLLs' reclassification patterns in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Chronic Absenteeism in Kindergarten
Studies suggest that kindergarten absenteeism leads to poor reading skills by the end of third grade.
Bilingual Early Ed on the Rise: Beneficial for All, Vital for DLLs
Dual immersion programs are on the rise. How do all learners, and DLLs in particular, stand to benefit from a bilingual programs?