Educators

Multilingual Paraprofessionals

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Multilingual Paraprofessionals

This policy brief examines whether U.S. paraprofessionals can help meet the growing need for multilingual teachers.

Jun 2, 2016

Kim Dancy, Shayna Cook, Conor P. Williams, Amaya Garcia, Kaylan Connally

No Panacea

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No Panacea

In this report, New America identifies key obstacles that prevent PD from reaching its potential for growing teachers’ knowledge and skills

Jun 2, 2016

Kaylan Connally, Melissa Tooley

Principal’s Corner

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Principal’s Corner

Until recently, principals have been largely overlooked, with most education policy attention focused on improving teacher quality.

May 5, 2016

Aaron Loewenberg, Shayna Cook, Laura Bornfreund, Abbie Lieberman

Paraprofessionals Could Help Solve Bilingual Teacher Shortages

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Paraprofessionals Could Help Solve Bilingual Teacher Shortages

The bilingual teacher shortage is all too common – but many great candidates are already in the classroom.

Apr 26, 2016

Kaylan Connally, Kim Dancy

Stronger Teaching and Caregiving for California’s Youngest

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Stronger Teaching and Caregiving for California’s Youngest

Today we release three profiles on California communities—Fresno, Oakland, and a school district in East San Jose.

Mar 15, 2016

Sarah Jackson

Growing Their Own in Minneapolis: Building a Diverse Teacher Workforce From the Ground Up

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Growing Their Own in Minneapolis: Building a Diverse Teacher Workforce From the Ground Up

The Albert Shanker Institute released a report on the state of teacher diversity in our country’s public schools.

Feb 2, 2016

Amaya Garcia

Starting Young

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Starting Young

A new report examines state policies and local initiatives that aim to give children a strong start.

Nov 23, 2015

Shayna Cook, Laura Bornfreund

Not Golden Yet

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Not Golden Yet

We examine California policies for professionals in child care, pre-K, transitional kindergarten, and early grades of public schools.

Sep 22, 2015

Sarah Jackson

Building Strong Readers in Minnesota

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Building Strong Readers in Minnesota

Minnesota is one of a handful of states that is often recognized as a leader in public education, and for good reason.

Sep 10, 2015

Laura Bornfreund, Abbie Lieberman

The Power of a Good Idea

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The Power of a Good Idea

What needs to be in place for all children to successfully cross the bridge between pre-K, kindergarten, and the early grades of elementary?

Jun 24, 2015

Paul Nyhan

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Multilingual Paraprofessionals

No Panacea

Principal’s Corner

Paraprofessionals Could Help Solve Bilingual Teacher Shortages

Stronger Teaching and Caregiving for California’s Youngest

Growing Their Own in Minneapolis: Building a Diverse Teacher Workforce From the Ground Up

Starting Young

Not Golden Yet

Building Strong Readers in Minnesota

The Power of a Good Idea