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New York Kicks Off a New ELLs Conversation
And now there’s evidence that the state—and New York City—are preparing to lead on another element of education policy.
CCDBG Reauthorization a Must for House Republicans
At least in recent years, Congress is usually where educational improvements go to die.
Q & A with Dr. Ruby Takanishi, our New Senior Research Fellow
We asked Dr. Takanishi a few questions about the project she'll be undertaking as part of her research fellowship at New America.
Time to Improve Federal and State Educator Preparation Policies
The nation’s—in fact, the world’s—expectations for what PreK-12 students should know and are able to do are rising.
New Columns on Urban Education Reform: Politics and Segregation
Urban education reform fights have a way of driving the national policy conversation.
Beyond Screen Time: A Digital Age Architecture for Early Education
Research has shown young children can benefit from screen media when those media are designed to be understood by young children.
Doing Right by Dual Language Learners in New York City’s Pre-K Expansion
The de Blasio administration deserves credit for including an extra emphasis on dual language learners as part of its progress reports.
New Atlantic Column on Charter Schools
I wrote a column last week for the Atlantic that takes a stab at framing the charter school conversation differently.
The Department of Ed Needs Bang for its Buck in Preschool Development Grants
The DOE got a surprise from Congress: a $250 Million Race to the Top grant to promote early education.
Pre-K’s Wave of the Future?
A new approach to financing early education could mean taxpayers lose out if pre-K programs don’t meet specific targets.
Washington’s Waiver Woes? Meet the Ex-Waiver Waiver
Last week, Washington state legislators left Olympia without approving any changes to its teacher evaluation law.
Asking the Wrong Questions About Charter Schools on the Hill
Compared to the ongoing charter battles in New York City, most of the hearing was a tame affair.
Child Care Bill Advances, But Its Fate Is Unclear
If the bill passes the House and is signed into law, it will be the first time the law has received a facelift since 1996.