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From Frenzied to Focused

School principals are increasingly expected to focus on “instructional leadership” by engaging more deeply in areas related to curriculum

Jun 28, 2017

Melissa Tooley

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Need for Specialized Teacher Licenses in the Early Grades

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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Need for Specialized Teacher Licenses in the Early Grades

In too many cases, the needs of the bureaucracy win out over children’s developmental needs.

Jun 27, 2017

Natalie Orenstein, Laura Bornfreund, Sarah Jackson

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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Global Security

Technology & Democracy

Thriving Families

What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

A Model for Associational Party Building

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

Demystifying Disability in a Changing World

Rebuilding American Democracy Through Public Participation

Ten Lives

Amy J. Nelson’s The Arms Control Paradox

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From Frenzied to Focused

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Need for Specialized Teacher Licenses in the Early Grades

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