Streamlining in Early Ed Doesn’t Mean Eliminating Programs
Observers of early childhood education in the U.S. would be hard-pressed to find much evidence that the country has any system at all.
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The Danger of Full- and Half-Day Labels: The Case of Kindergarten
Focusing on the importance of the full- and half-day labels is not an abstract, academic exercise. Such labels have consequences.
As State Pre-K Expands, Where Does Head Start Fit In?
As states turn to more Pre-K programs, Head Start, which serves more the a million under privileged kids, is being left behind.
Making the Hours Count: Retiring Half-Day and Full-Day Labels
The national average for total hours in a public school year is 1,195.
The Common Core State Standards Aren’t a Big Deal
The Common Core State Standards are less exciting than you’ve heard. But they’re still worth implementing.
What New Technologies Could Mean for Home Visiting and Early Literacy
You may be wondering: What is the link between home visiting and children learning to read?
Why Even the Definition of “Cyber Attack” Matters
Number of Borrowers Using Income-Based Repayment Doubles in One Year
It’s hard to gauge what the level and pace of enrollment in the IBR and PAYE programs ought to be.