How Valuable are Federally Funded Educational Resources?
The federal government should work toward a comprehensive policy to require that publicly funded resources are made publicly available.
PreK–12 Education
Is Effective Teacher Professional Development Just a “Mirage?”
Analysis of new research report looking at what types of professional development help teachers improve, and recommendations for a new path.
Interview: Improving Policies for Latino Children and Their Families
Texting Parents to get Kids Ready 4K!
By the age of four, poor children in the United States hear 30 million fewer words than children from middle- to upper-income families.
A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part Two)
Centennial School District is leveraging curriculum mapping, professional learning communities , and instructional support for DLLs.
Creating a Strong Dual Immersion Program
Karen Beeman is an education consultant whose speciality is biliteracy and bilingual education.
Charter Pre-K: Early Education’s Missed Opportunity?
There is strong evidence that urban high-performing charter schools offer greater learning gains for low income children.
A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part One)
The language diversity in Centennial School District is a testament to the demographic changes the city has undergone.
New Column: It’s a Bad Idea to #TrustStates on Educational Equity
Don't like the federal government's role in public education? That doesn't mean states and districts can do any better on their own.
Bipartisan ECAA Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Guarantee Equitable, Quality Education for All
In a surprise act of bipartisanship, the Senate passed the Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA), with re-authorization of No Child Left Behind.