The Revenge of the Textbook: Why Ed Tech Enthusiasts Need to Understand Textbook Adoption Policy
Even as digital tools threaten to render textbooks obsolete, our textbook policies may yet haunt the quality of instructional materials.
Streamlining in Early Ed Doesn’t Mean Eliminating Programs
Observers of early childhood education in the U.S. would be hard-pressed to find much evidence that the country has any system at all.
The Danger of Full- and Half-Day Labels: The Case of Kindergarten
Focusing on the importance of the full- and half-day labels is not an abstract, academic exercise. Such labels have consequences.
As State Pre-K Expands, Where Does Head Start Fit In?
As states turn to more Pre-K programs, Head Start, which serves more the a million under privileged kids, is being left behind.
Making the Hours Count: Retiring Half-Day and Full-Day Labels
The national average for total hours in a public school year is 1,195.
The Common Core State Standards Aren’t a Big Deal
The Common Core State Standards are less exciting than you’ve heard. But they’re still worth implementing.
What New Technologies Could Mean for Home Visiting and Early Literacy
You may be wondering: What is the link between home visiting and children learning to read?