Educators

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

Skills for Success

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Skills for Success

New report highlights considerations for schools looking to support and assess a more comprehensive set of student “skills for success.”

Nov 21, 2014

Melissa Tooley, Laura Bornfreund

Beyond Subprime Learning

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Beyond Subprime Learning

Education policymakers must put more focus on teaching and learning in the early years and continue that work up through third grade.

Jul 15, 2014

Lisa Guernsey, Conor P. Williams, Clare McCann, Laura Bornfreund

Time to Improve

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Time to Improve

New America’s Melissa Tooley and Laura Bornfreund offer recommendations for a new federal approach to addressing current issues with educato

Mar 24, 2014

Melissa Tooley, Laura Bornfreund

Getting In Sync

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Getting In Sync

This report highlights problems nationwide with the licensing and preparation of teachers who work with young children in pre-kindergarten,

Mar 1, 2011

Laura Bornfreund

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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

Skills for Success

Beyond Subprime Learning

Time to Improve

Getting In Sync