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Building Early Education Leaders: Conclusion and Takeaways
The growing number of states and districts choosing to focus on developing principals as early education leaders is a promising trend.
Plugging Leaks in the Latinx Teacher Pipeline: An Interview with Dr. Ana María Villegas
This is the introductory blog post for a series on strengthening Latinx teacher pathways.
Building on Pre-K Success with Alabama Principals
Alabama is working with elementary school principals throughout the state to equip them to lead classrooms with young children.
Growing Our Own on Hawaii’s Wai‘anae Coast
Sanoe Marfil describes the Kūlia & Ka Lama Education Academy, a grow-your-own teacher program on Hawaii’s Wai‘anae Coast
2020 Candidates’ Appreciation for Teachers Must Go Beyond Platitudes
Recommendations for how 2020 candidates can show true appreciation for the difficult job of teachers and other school staff
Appreciating Early Childhood Educators
Credentials and Classrooms: Teacher Qualifications’ Impact on Learning Environments
A recent meta-analysis examined whether teachers’ educational attainment improves the quality of their early childhood classroom.
Coaching Elementary School Principals on Instruction in San Antonio, TX
NTC’s Early Learning Leadership Program (ELLP) is a year-long opportunity to help principals “see differently” in pre-K & the early grades.
Teaching, Learning, and Tech: A New Name for New America’s Tech-Oriented Ed Policy Program
Supporting educators as they use digital media and tech tools in education settings and informal learning spaces, like libraries.