Block and Cut: How the Federal Government is Underfunding Student Support and Academic Enrichment
President Trump’s proposed elimination of a new program undermines the Administration’s own commitment to local control and autonomy.
PreK–12 Education
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.
Can ESSA Help Youth Apprenticeship Move Forward?
ESSA opens the door for states to improve career readiness. Whether states move forward depends on them.
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
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Educator Evaluation and Support
New Leaders’ Margaret Young & Alexandra Broin Provide Their “Big Idea” for States on Educator Evaluation in ESSA Plans
New Report from SRCD on What PreK-3rd Means for Instruction
The DREME Network explains the benefits of continuity of instruction and classroom management and offer ideas for how to achieve it.
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Educator Recruitment and Retention
Public Impact’s Brian Hassel and Stephanie Dean Provide Their “Big Ideas” for States on Educator Recruitment & Retention in ESSA
A Well-Intended Bad Idea: Mayor Emanuel’s Plan for Chicago High Schools
Rahm Emanuel’s plan for Chicago Public Schools could push a new generation of grads off track to graduation or into the arms of for-profits