Oregon Embraces Full-Day Kindergarten
Studies show that the benefits of full-day kindergarten are worth the cost.
Turning the Tide
After two decades of politicians competing to be the “toughest on crime,” what impact will a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill have?
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New America
1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
Building Strong Readers in Minnesota
A new brief to be released by New America’s Early Education Initiative explores Minnesota’s PreK-3rd grade education policies.
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Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Tech and Young Children: U.S. Dept. of Ed Elevates Need for Guidance and PD
The U.S. Dept of Ed recently convened 60 early childhood experts to consider how to help educators and parents using tech with kids.
One Small Step for FAFSA, One Giant Leap for Students
The Obama administration made an announcement that could fundamentally change the way students apply for federal financial aid.
Extraordinary Entrepreneurs, Unlikely Places
The next Steve Jobs is just as likely to come from Lagos, Lahore, Monterrey or Mumbai as from Silicon Valley.
A Different Kind of AP History
Associated Press Corporate Archives Director Valerie S. Komor outlines how the Mexican-American War gave birth to a news-gathering instituti
Article on German Steel Mill Attack “Inside Job” is Just Hype
On Sept 9, 2015 an article posted on Industrial Safety and Security Source ran with the headline “German Steel Mill Attack: An Inside Job”.
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Critical Moment to Modernize the Lifeline Program
Originally conceived under the Reagan administration, the Lifeline program was established to protect low-income Americans from having to ch
Can a Picture Change the Rhetoric on Refugees?
The global discourse about asylum-seeking Syrian migrants is at odds with the reality of the refugee crisis, says Warda Shazadi Meighen.
Column: Neighborhoods, Communities, and Privilege
Baseball, motherhood, apple pie, & neighborhood schools. They're all American dogma.
Extraordinary Entrepreneurs, Unlikely Places
The next Steve Jobs is just as likely to come from Lagos, Lahore, Monterrey or Mumbai as from Silicon Valley.
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Civic Hall
156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010
New Report: Building Strong Readers in Minnesota
When it comes to early education, Minnesota has initiated some promising policies, but also faces a variety of ongoing challenges.