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Key Questions on President’s 2016 Education Budget – PreK-12
President Obama released his fiscal year 2016 budget request to congress this week.
The Common Core Just Might be the Greatest (or Worst) Thing to Happen to DLLs
Many educators are concerned that raising academic standards presents challenges for DLLs
Keys for Supporting Hispanic Dual Language Learners in Early Education
To make early education work for Hispanic dual language learners, we need better assessments and sensible family engagement strategies.
New Data on Hispanic Dual Language Learners in U.S. Early Education
Hispanics make up one quarter of American children under five. Soon that number will be nearly half.
Experts Weigh in on Reforms to No Child Left Behind’s Title III
Two national experts reflect on how Title III of No Child Left Behind could be changed to better support dual language learners.
A Changing Role for Head Start?
With Head Start up for reauthorization, many look to how it fits in with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
All in the Family: Obama’s State of the Union Vision
Last week President Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address, unveiling his priorities for the coming year.
President Obama’s Map for Meeting Families’ Child Care Needs
This year, President Obama has announced a plan to triple Child Care Tax Credits for families.
New TPM Column: Don’t Let States Leave Children Behind
So much of the No Child Left Behind debate is about annual tests. Here's why we can't afford to lose them.
Teachable Moments: Big Block of Cheese Day
What the Rising Popularity in Dual Language Programs Could Mean for Dual Language Learners
NYC public schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced plans this week to add or expand an additional 40 dual language programs in NYC.
Alexander’s Assurance of Bipartisanship Does Not Guarantee a Bipartisan NCLB
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) released his highly anticipated draft proposal to reauthorize No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
Dual Language Learners in Sen. Alexander’s No Child Left Behind Bill
The opening bell has sounded on No Child Left Behind reauthorization. How do things look for dual language learners?
Supporting Early Learners in ESEA
Our past coverage of early learning in ESEA and 2010 consensus recommendations to policymakers for reauthorization are available here.