America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th anniversary can spur change.
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The DJ v. State of California case reminds us of both the challenges and the opportunities surrounding ELL access to a quality education.
U.S. Departments of Ed and Justice Release ELL Toolkit
The number of English language learners (ELLs) in the U.S. has grown by over 60 percent— an increase of more than 2 million students.
New America’s Comments on Proposed Head Start Standards
Last week New America submitted comments on the proposed Head Start Performance Standards that the ACF released back in June.