High-Stakes For Whom? Understanding Principal Behavior in Rating Teacher Performance
High-stakes for principals, not just teachers, impact principals’ ratings of teacher performance.
Educators
Which States are Leading on Early Childhood Leaders?
The L.E.A.D. Clearinghouse gives a snapshot of the current landscape for center directors, principals, and family child care providers.
From Frenzied to Focused
School principals are increasingly expected to focus on “instructional leadership” by engaging more deeply in areas related to curriculum
Measuring Pre-K Access and Quality with New and Improved Benchmarks
The National Institute for Early Education Research released The State of Preschool 2016, an annual report on pre-K access and quality.
Congress’ Decreased Support for Effective Instruction Flies in the Face of Teacher Appreciation Week
Congress’ decision to cut ESSA Title II-A in the FY17 budget fails to recognize the crucial job of teachers and school leaders.
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Comprehensive Educator Learning Systems
Learning Forward’s Janice Poda and Melinda George Provide Their “Big Idea” for States on Educator Learning Systems in ESSA Plans<…