New Column: Scaling Up Strong Practices for Supporting Dual Language Learners
We're learning so much about what works for dual language learners. When are we going to start scaling up those strong practices?'
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New Reports: Dual Language Learners in Portland (OR), San Antonio (TX), and Washington (DC)
New America's Dual Language Learners National Work Group releases profiles of three communities innovating Dual Language Learning.
No Child Left Behind and Dual Language Learners
Examples of how federal accountability policies can drive schools to improve their instructional models for dual language learners.
What Should Smarter Testing Look Like in the Early Grades?
With the recent debate about testing in school, it's easy to forget that assessment can be a valuable tool for improving instruction.
Data vs. Politics: Why Has Commissioner Chester Stepped Back from PARCC?
Mass Education Commissioner and PARCC Chairman Mitchell Chester just took a big step back from the test he’s championed.
DCPS Uses New Approach to Develop Dual Immersion Programs
A new approach to training teachers builds on recent efforts to ensure the quality of dual immersion programs across D.C. Public Schools.
Keeping Play in Kindergarten
Setting high academic standards for kindergarten students and building a classroom centered around play are not mutually exclusive.
Master’s Requirement Threatens Equity in Dual Enrollment Access
The Higher Learning Commission's recent ruling is poised to cut or eliminate dual enrollment programs across its member states.
It’s Time For Candidates To Start Talking About Early Education
A new bipartisan poll finds that investing in high-quality early education is a top priority among voters.
Online Literacy Software is Not the Same as Quality Pre-K
This year, over 6,600 Utah children are attempting to learn the skills needed for kindergarten via a state-funded online school program.
Interview: What the Proposed Head Start Perfomance Standards Could Mean for DLLs
An interview with DLL early education experts Dr. Lisa Lopez and Dr. Marlene Zeped about the impact of proposed changes.
The Sorely Overlooked School Leader
The school leader's role in helping teachers improve is missing from current debates over teacher evaluation and development.