PreK–12 Education
Investments in Teacher Training Pay Off During the Pandemic
Training teachers in social and emotional learning proved invaluable in helping one California community survive the pandemic.
Assessing English Learners During Remote Learning
Local education leaders offer insight on how to assess ELs’ needs when standardized testing goes awry.
The Trickle Down Effect of COVID-19 Relief for English Learners
Transparency must be provided over the $190 billion going to K-12 education to ensure it’s reaching the students it was intended to serve.
California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care
The Master Plan is a powerful strategy for improving opportunities for California’s youngest children.
Digital Resources and Pandemic Pedagogy
New data from RAND show interesting contradictions in teachers’ capacity and usage of digital materials during COVID-19
Basic humanity is still missing from the conversation on transgender students
Improving outcomes for transgender students must start with a recognition of their existence.
Leveraging Educator Micro-Credentials to Meet the Moment…and Beyond
States can help teachers incorporate new skills into their practice during the pandemic, and after, using micro-credentials as a tool.
Why Critical Race Theory Matters in Policy-Making Now More Than Ever
Critical race theory, a framework explaining the intersection of race and power, is an opportunity to confront systemic racism.
No Test Takin’ Without Contextualization: How The Federal Government Can Increase The Value Of This Year’s Student Assessments
Like it or not, most students will participate in statewide assessments this spring. The Federal government can help contextualize the data.