Report Finds Limited Support for Early Ed in School Turnarounds
The federal School Improvement Grant (SIG) program, overhauled by the Obama administration in 2009, has had its ups and downs.
PreK–12 Education
A Few of Our Favorite Banned Books
A few members of our team decided to share some of their favorite banned books.
Teach For America: More Canary than Coal Mine
Teach For America is reworking its model. But let's not lose sight of the data highlighting its accomplishments thus far.
School Year Begins, States Enhance PreK-3rd Continuum with Race to the Top Funds
So what exactly does a "perfect 10" look like when it comes to PreK-3rd approaches? We dove into Michigan's application to find out.
Unfinished Business in the U.S. Senate
The Senate left a pile of unfinished business when it adjourned last week onto the campaign trail.
Budgets, Children, and Political Priorities
How can we free up the federal budget so that there's flexibility for more spending on children?'
Lawmakers Approve Short-Term Budget, Avoid Federal Shutdown
Lawmakers voted to approve a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 11.
Education Debates and Ad Hominem Rhetoric
Why are the opponents of education reform so prone to ad hominem attacks?
Book Review: Can Pre-K Address Income Inequality?
High-quality public pre-K could help address income inequality.
Child Care Reauthorization 20 Years in the Making Underway
The House votes 'yes' on a child care bill that's expected to pass the Senate soon. So what's next for states?
Loan Forgiveness for Teachers: Let Us Count the Ways
Teachers have many options for repaying their student loans--indicative of duplication, confusion, and hard-to-access benefits.
New SIG Regulations Ramp up Focus on Early Education
The Education Department's recently proposed changes to the SIG program reinforce the administration's commitment to early education.
Americans Say They Support Federal Dollars for Pre-K
The vast majority of Americans want more federally funded high-quality pre-K classrooms.
The Third Rail: Funding Reform for Early Learning Programs
There's not enough money to go around.
More than Ebook vs. Print: The Concept of ‘Media Mentors’
Print books or ebooks: Which are better for helping children learn to read?