ESEA Compromise Includes a Few Steps Forward for Early Learning
Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D-WA) released their compromise to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
PreK–12 Education
Bipartisan ESEA Bill Misses Key Lever for Improving Teaching Quality
The Senate’s new ESEA bill misses a key lever for improving Title IIA on teacher quality: better data.
Interview: Improving Training for Teachers of Dual Language Learners
Marie Bouteillon shares her thoughts on the state of teacher and administrator training for supporting dual language learners.
The Power of One-on-One Tutoring in Early Literacy
MDRC researchers found that the Reading Partners program has a positive impact on three different measures of reading proficiency.
Could Micro-credentials Drive Transparency — and Quality — in Teacher Learning?
Given how little is currently known about the impact of professional learning opportunities, micro-credentialing could be a path forward.
Getting Specific About Family Engagement and Dual Language Learners
What can a small Catalan city teach American towns about integrating and supporting dual language learners in schools?
Transforming What it Means to Teach Young Children, Birth Through Age 8
For many years, advocates of early education have focused on reaching children and their families.
Head Start Works Particularly Well for Dual Language Learners
New research suggests Head Start is especially effective at supporting dual language learners’ development.
Bridging Gaps For Immigrant-Origin Children
A recent report explores how immigrant children’s educational outcomes are linked to their pre-migration and post-migration circumstances.
