Two Approaches to Closing the Skills Gap – One of Which Actually Works
Surveys consistently show that employers believe they face a shortage of qualified workers.
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What’s Missing from the Teaching Profession – According to Teachers
There are five critical structures that are missing from the teaching profession.
Getting Teacher Observations Right: A Balance of Design, Implementation, and Use
Cities Lead the Charge on Pre-K
One of the biggest early education stories has been the introduction of high-profile federal legislation, based on Preschool for All.
To Pave the Way for Education Innovation, Schools and Libraries Need a “High-Fiber Diet”
Robust broadband infrastructure in schools is fundamental to the success of many of the most promising innovations in PreK-12 education.
GAO Report Scorches D.C. Vouchers Program—Can Backers Douse the Flames?
Like many other political issues, education debates frequently suffer from a lack of definition.
Video: Should Your Kids Watch TV?
It's a question many parents find difficult to answer, because the growth of new technologies has outpaced research efforts.
Survey Finds States Can Collect Data – But Can They Use It?
DQC released its definitive annual report examining states’ ability to collect, store, and use education data, and things are looking up.
New Pre-K Bill Contains Revolutionary Data Requirements
Yesterday, lawmakers in both the House and Senate released nearly identical bills similar to President Obama’s pre-K for low-income children
Landmark Federal-State Pre-K Partnership Bills Emphasize Access, Quality
The Strong Start for America’s Children Act, a legislative form of President Obama's vision for universal Pre-K.
Teacher Prep Says Profession Holding Themselves Accountable – But Are They?
Research has shown that many new teachers enter the profession underprepared to be successful in the classroom.
New America Hosts Debate on Sport in Schools
On Tuesday evening Amanda Ripley and Kevin Carey took part in a debate on sport in schools.
Obama Pre-K Plan Heads To Congress
A legislative form of President Obama's Pre-K proposal is headed to Congress.
Parents Face Barriers in Accessing, Affording Child Care
The cost of child care is on the rise – and in many states, access is declining nearly as fast.
Study Links Parents’ Reading Practices to Children’s Literacy Skills
A recent study shows a connection between children’s home literacy environment and their language skills.