Several Columns on Ferguson and Education Reform
Why Arne Duncan’s recent visit to Ferguson and the ensuing criticism he’s gotten matter so much.
PreK–12 Education
Why Tennessee Should Stay the Course on Common Core
Children Continue to Race to the Top, Even After Funding Ends
The elimination of RTT is not as drastic a change as some have made it out to be.
Dance, Act, Sing: Using Play-Based Learning to Unlock “Tools of the Mind”
Only time will tell if DCPS students who began Tools at three-years-old will show greater academic and self-regulation skills in the future.
New Brief: After Winning, Then What?
The Obama administration has managed to shake up the education field and ignite reform across the country over the last six years.
Reflections on 2014 from New America’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
Some highlights in the world of education policy from 2014.
Who Knows What’s Happening? Creating Pre-k through 3rd Alignment
New research discusses ways schools and districts can create high-quality early education systems.
App Reviews to Help Choose Ed Tech this Holiday Season
Parent might be thinking of purchasing some apps this holiday season, they might be surprised by the number of lists available.
Immigration Reform 2014: How Obama’s Executive Action Benefits Undocumented Students
Parental separation as a result of deportation is not only psychologically harmful; it can also be harmful to young immigrants’ learning.
Congress Serves Up a Freshly Baked CRomnibus
Last night, the House Committee on the Rules released a spending bill that will fund most programs through the remainder of FY 2015.