Bobby Jindal and the (Common Core) Morning After
Ambitious Republicans like Jindal realized their youthful enthusiasm for the standards could force them into tough decision.s
PreK–12 Education
More Research On Precisely What Works for English Language Learners
New research on how schools can best support English language learners: less conclusive than we might like.
Could Empowering Low-Income Parents Help Close the Math Achievement Gap?
Like many before her, Green glosses over the foundational role that early math skills play in preparing children for higher level math.
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is a Legal Troll
Everything was going fine for Jindal and his national political ambitions, until Tea Party opposition to the Common Core exploded.
What Makes Charter Schools Work?
Research on Making Policy Reforms Work for Dual Language Learners
It's one thing to get the policies right for supporting dual language learners. It's quite another to implement those policies well.
The Tensions Between Pre-K Politics and Research
As exciting as recent research on pre-K has been, it's no solution to the political challenges of expanding high-quality pre-K access.
Michelle Rhee Leaves the Education Reform Trenches
Michelle Rhee is leaving Students First. What's that mean for American public education?'
The Results Are In: Head Start Re-Competition, Round Two
So, how did the 122 providers competing for their grants fare in the DRS this year?
Lawmakers Dabble in Early Education Reform
New America has a lot of ideas for improving early education in America, and even some members of Congress have proposed similar ideas.
A Snapshot of Kids’ Language & Literacy Apps (Part 1)
A sneak peek at early findings from our analysis of the marketplace for literacy apps. From Seeding Reading by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center.
Improving Educational Outcomes for Families
Using Head Start as a vehicle to reach parents and increase their educational attainment is a logical next step to enhance family well-being
Preschool Development Grants Have the Right Priorities
Preschool Development Grants are an opportunity for states to expand access to those children who could benefit most.
The Revenge of the Textbook: Why Ed Tech Enthusiasts Need to Understand Textbook Adoption Policy
Even as digital tools threaten to render textbooks obsolete, our textbook policies may yet haunt the quality of instructional materials.