Dual Language Learners Reader Post #2: Who are Dual Language Learners?
The second post in our Dual Language Learners Reader explores the growing number—and growing diversity—of DLLs in the United Sta
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Fifty years ago today, in the White House Rose Garden, President Johnson announced the goal of Project Head Start.
Matching the Changing Demographics of Young Children in the Early Ed Workforce
A new Migration Policy Institute report notes that children of immigrants now make up one-quarter of the children under the age of 6.
2014 Preschool Yearbook: Slow and Steady Is Not Good Enough
This week the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released its highly anticipated annual State of Preschool Yearbook.
Introducing the Dual Language Learners Reader: Post #1
DLL, ELL, LEP, TEL, ESL...languages in U.S. schools have given birth to numerous acronyms.
The Cultural and Economic Benefits of Integrating Immigrants
Immigrants don't just make the United States wealthier, they make it much more interesting.
Minnesotans Wrestle With “How to” Get the Most Out of Early Education
There's a heated debate going on in Minnesota right now around early education.
Immigrants, Pre-K, and Chicago Education Politics
Chicago's new grants program could help immigrants access pre-K programs—and Mayor Emanuel to salve some political wounds.
#ThankATeacher: Reflections from New America’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, New America's Education policy team shares stories of their most inspirational teachers.
Why Teachers Are A Key Factor in the Success of Dual Language Learners
Opening the Door to Parent Engagement
Findings from multiple studies point in one direction: the critical role parents play in children's literacy and educational outcomes.
A Hollow Victory: Senator Murray’s Early Education Amendment
Earlier this month, the Senate HELP committee began its markup of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on a high note.
Early Childhood Education Doesn’t End with Pre-K
As teachers consider their new group of kids, questions about what they have been exposed, know and don't cause fears and frustration.
Modern Family Comes to Washington
New America's Family-Centered Social Policy Initiative released a paper this week to make the case for a major overhaul in family policy.
The Obama Administration’s New Strategic Action Plan on Immigrant Integration
The Obama Administration's new strategic plan for immigrant integration includes several proposals that could make a difference for DLLs.