Educators

Uncovering the Inner Workings of States’ Early Childhood Policies: Results From a New Tool for Changemakers Focused on Transforming the Workforce

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Uncovering the Inner Workings of States’ Early Childhood Policies: Results From a New Tool for Changemakers Focused on Transforming the Workforce

Given each state’s complex early childhood workforce systems, it can be difficult for advocates and educators to realize their goals.

Dec 7, 2017

Laura Bornfreund, Lauren Hogan

When Degree Programs for Pre-K Teachers Go Online: Challenges and Opportunities

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When Degree Programs for Pre-K Teachers Go Online: Challenges and Opportunities

Could online degree programs provide new opportunities? Or do they simply represent a new set of challenges related to quality and access?

Nov 9, 2017

Shayna Cook

Educating California’s English Learners: Chula Vista’s Expansion of Dual Language Programs in an Era of English-Only Policies

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Educating California’s English Learners: Chula Vista’s Expansion of Dual Language Programs in an Era of English-Only Policies

As districts move towards creating new bilingual programs, Chula Vista provides a good example of how to effectively scale them up.

Nov 8, 2017

Amaya Garcia

How to Show Appreciation This Principals Month? Empower Them to Lead Our Youngest Learners

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How to Show Appreciation This Principals Month? Empower Them to Lead Our Youngest Learners

October is National Principals Month and it’s an opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of these too often overlooked professionals.

Oct 18, 2017

Abbie Lieberman

‘We Knew We Had to Grow Our Own’

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‘We Knew We Had to Grow Our Own’

The Fresno Teacher Residency Program is a joint effort between Fresno Unified School District and Fresno State University.

Oct 13, 2017

Sarah Jackson

Building a Bilingual Teacher Pipeline: Bilingual Teacher Fellows at Highline Public Schools

dual language learner teacher at a whiteboard

Report / In Depth

Building a Bilingual Teacher Pipeline: Bilingual Teacher Fellows at Highline Public Schools

Lessons from bilingual teacher fellows at Highline Public Schools in Washington state.

Sep 20, 2017

Amaya Garcia

Building a Bilingual Teacher Pipeline: The Portland Public Schools and Portland State University Dual Language Teacher Partnership

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Building a Bilingual Teacher Pipeline: The Portland Public Schools and Portland State University Dual Language Teacher Partnership

About the Portland Public Schools and Portland State University dual language teacher partnership.

Sep 20, 2017

Amaya Garcia

Leveraging School District and University Partnerships to Grow the Bilingual Teacher Pipeline

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Leveraging School District and University Partnerships to Grow the Bilingual Teacher Pipeline

Two new reports from New America highlight how school district and university partnerships can help reduce the bilingual teacher shortage.

Sep 20, 2017

Amaya Garcia

The Role of Principals and Teachers in Kindergarten Transitions

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The Role of Principals and Teachers in Kindergarten Transitions

A smooth transition is essential for setting up students for success

Sep 1, 2017

Aaron Loewenberg

Indispensable Policies & Practices for High-Quality Pre-K: Research & Pre-K Standards Review

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Indispensable Policies & Practices for High-Quality Pre-K: Research & Pre-K Standards Review

A summary of policies and practices that are indispensable for high-quality teaching and learning in pre-K.

Aug 31, 2017

Nicole Sharpe, Breanna Davis, Mimi Howard

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Uncovering the Inner Workings of States’ Early Childhood Policies: Results From a New Tool for Changemakers Focused on Transforming the Workforce

When Degree Programs for Pre-K Teachers Go Online: Challenges and Opportunities

Educating California’s English Learners: Chula Vista’s Expansion of Dual Language Programs in an Era of English-Only Policies

How to Show Appreciation This Principals Month? Empower Them to Lead Our Youngest Learners

‘We Knew We Had to Grow Our Own’

Building a Bilingual Teacher Pipeline: Bilingual Teacher Fellows at Highline Public Schools

Building a Bilingual Teacher Pipeline: The Portland Public Schools and Portland State University Dual Language Teacher Partnership

Leveraging School District and University Partnerships to Grow the Bilingual Teacher Pipeline

The Role of Principals and Teachers in Kindergarten Transitions

Indispensable Policies & Practices for High-Quality Pre-K: Research & Pre-K Standards Review