Watch the Event: Building Strong Readers in Minnesota
A recording of our recent event on Minnesota's preK-3rd grade landscape is available online for those who were unable to attend in Minneapol
PreK–12 Education
Why Measure School Climate? New America’s Comments on Proposed Surveys
This month, the U.S. Department of Education accepted comments on its School Climate Survey.
New Research: Two-Year-Old Vocabulary Predicts Kindergarten Success
A new study linking early vocabulary skills to kindergarten success highlights the importance of early intervention.
Not Golden Yet: Building a Stronger Workforce for Young Children in California
Policymakers often look to California to see what the future will hold.
Settlement Highlights State Obligations to ELLs
The DJ v. State of California case reminds us of both the challenges and the opportunities surrounding ELL access to a quality education.
U.S. Departments of Ed and Justice Release ELL Toolkit
The number of English language learners (ELLs) in the U.S. has grown by over 60 percent— an increase of more than 2 million students.
New America’s Comments on Proposed Head Start Standards
Last week New America submitted comments on the proposed Head Start Performance Standards that the ACF released back in June.
How Young Children of Immigrants Face Discrimination At School
The first years of any child’s education are an impressionable time, and more difficult for immigrant children.
Identifying and Supporting ELLs with Learning Disabilities
#ReadyForSuccess: Department of ED Highlights District’s Strategic Use of OER
Williamsfield's decision to adopt OER has allowed the district to help students and teachers access a much wider range of resources online.
Oregon Embraces Full-Day Kindergarten
Studies show that the benefits of full-day kindergarten are worth the cost.
Tech and Young Children: U.S. Dept. of Ed Elevates Need for Guidance and PD
The U.S. Dept of Ed recently convened 60 early childhood experts to consider how to help educators and parents using tech with kids.
Column: Neighborhoods, Communities, and Privilege
Baseball, motherhood, apple pie, & neighborhood schools. They're all American dogma.
New Report: Building Strong Readers in Minnesota
When it comes to early education, Minnesota has initiated some promising policies, but also faces a variety of ongoing challenges.
Early Intervention Key to Combating Illiteracy
Early intervention programs are fundamental to reducing the number of Americans who are functionally illiterate.