New Study Links Kindergarten Social-Emotional Skills to Long-Term Success
A new study from researchers provides further evidence of the high costs of entering kindergarten without key social-emotional skills.
PreK–12 Education
Worry Less about Your High Schoolers’ Testing Time and More about Their Tests’ Quality
It’s time to put our conventional wisdom about testing to the test, says Abigail Swisher.
Construction Ahead: Are State Policies Building Bridges, Detours, or Roadblocks to College?
In "Mapping College Ready Policies," Abigail Swisher analyzes states' progress to ensure all students are on a path to high school.
Fully Funding IDEA: A Democratic Dream or Just an Empty Promise?
Sanders and Clinton have both pledged to fully fund IDEA - an expensive proposition that Obama has failed to prioritize.
Why States Need a Strategy on K-2 Literacy and Math Assessment
New America looked at whether states had implemented an approach to assessment by of K- 2 literacy and math.
Latinos and Early Ed: New Reports Take Stock of Existing Research
A new set of briefs reveals trends in early childhood education (ECE) search and decision-making, and quality of experience among Latino.
A Spotlight on 3 Cities in California Working to Improve Early Learning
Announcing New America's special coverage of early learning in California.
New Study: Science Achievement Gaps Begin Early and Linger
Research found that the strongest contributors to science achievement gaps are general knowledge gaps that are already present.
What I Learned from Donald Trump’s New Education Policy Video
Donald Trump's new education policy video outlining his education policy offers many clues for those who look closely.
Putting Children First: #JusticeforFlint
Last week, both the Democratic and Republican parties held debates in Michigan and to varying degrees addressed the lead poisoning crisis.
Interview: How the WIDA Consortium Is Preparing Its 35 States Under ESSA
With nearly three-quarters of all U.S. states working with WIDA, the consortium has significant sway over state decision-making for ELLs.
New Report Calls on States to Shift Teacher Evaluation Toward Support
New teacher evaluations aimed at raising standards for students has received push back for its use in promotions, pay and dismissals.
States Consider Increasing Children’s Access to Full-Day Kindergarten
As state legislatures around the country continue their sessions, we're keeping an eye on states considering legislation related to full-day
Will States Act on New Principles for Teacher Evaluation and Support?
New principles from the CCSSO & an upcoming report from New America make recommendations for states as they refine their teacher evaluation.