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A Tale of Two Pre-K Leaders: How State Policies for Center Directors and Principals Leading Pre-K Programs Differ, and Why They Shouldn’t

Report / In Depth

A Tale of Two Pre-K Leaders: How State Policies for Center Directors and Principals Leading Pre-K Programs Differ, and Why They Shouldn’t

A 50-state scan reveals child care directors are consistently held to lower standards than elementary school principals.

May 17, 2017

Abbie Lieberman

Congress’ Decreased Support for Effective Instruction Flies in the Face of Teacher Appreciation Week

In Short

Congress’ Decreased Support for Effective Instruction Flies in the Face of Teacher Appreciation Week

Congress’ decision to cut ESSA Title II-A in the FY17 budget fails to recognize the crucial job of teachers and school leaders.

May 8, 2017

Melissa Tooley, Roxanne Garza

Unlocking ESSA’s Potential to Support Early Learning

Report / In Depth

Unlocking ESSA’s Potential to Support Early Learning

In this report, the authors offer an introduction to ESSA, exploring major provisions that have implications for the early learning system.

Mar 2, 2017

Miriam Calderon, Amaya Garcia, Laura Bornfreund, Harriet Dichter

Teacher Talent Untapped: Multilingual Paraprofessionals Speak About the Barriers to Entering the Profession

Report / In Depth

Teacher Talent Untapped: Multilingual Paraprofessionals Speak About the Barriers to Entering the Profession

This report highlights the barriers multilingual paraprofessionals face in entering teaching in their own words.

Jan 12, 2017

Shayna Cook, Amaya Garcia, Kaylan Connally, Conor P. Williams

Why Pre-K and the Early Grades are Different

Report / In Depth

Why Pre-K and the Early Grades are Different

This brief looks at three components of teacher evaluations and how they are being used in the early grades.

Nov 22, 2016

Abbie Lieberman, Reed DesRosiers, David Loewenberg

A Critical Mass

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A Critical Mass

This report looks at what a small city in Virginia has done to become a leader in dual language learner education in the state.

Oct 18, 2016

Amaya Garcia, Janie Tankard Carnock, Janie T. Carnock

Multilingual Paraprofessionals

Report / In Depth

Multilingual Paraprofessionals

This policy brief examines whether U.S. paraprofessionals can help meet the growing need for multilingual teachers.

Jun 2, 2016

Kim Dancy, Shayna Cook, Conor P. Williams, Amaya Garcia, Kaylan Connally

No Panacea

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No Panacea

In this report, New America identifies key obstacles that prevent PD from reaching its potential for growing teachers’ knowledge and skills

Jun 2, 2016

Kaylan Connally, Melissa Tooley

Principal’s Corner

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Principal’s Corner

Until recently, principals have been largely overlooked, with most education policy attention focused on improving teacher quality.

May 5, 2016

Aaron Loewenberg, Shayna Cook, Laura Bornfreund, Abbie Lieberman

Stronger Teaching and Caregiving for California’s Youngest

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Stronger Teaching and Caregiving for California’s Youngest

Today we release three profiles on California communities—Fresno, Oakland, and a school district in East San Jose.

Mar 15, 2016

Sarah Jackson

Education & Work

Democratic Futures

Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

New America Fellows

Making Child Care Work for Student Parents

Drinking Water Data for the Nation: Version 1.0 Release Webinar

The Understated Value of Regional Intermediaries for Workforce and Economic Development

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Model

AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns

Testimony on “Preparing for the Future: America’s Community Colleges”

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.

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A Tale of Two Pre-K Leaders: How State Policies for Center Directors and Principals Leading Pre-K Programs Differ, and Why They Shouldn’t

Congress’ Decreased Support for Effective Instruction Flies in the Face of Teacher Appreciation Week

Unlocking ESSA’s Potential to Support Early Learning

Teacher Talent Untapped: Multilingual Paraprofessionals Speak About the Barriers to Entering the Profession

Why Pre-K and the Early Grades are Different

A Critical Mass

Multilingual Paraprofessionals

No Panacea

Principal’s Corner

Stronger Teaching and Caregiving for California’s Youngest