Quality and Equity in One Approach: Apprenticeships for Early Childhood Educators
A new report explores registered apprenticeships as affordable, high-quality alternatives to a bachelor’s for early childhood educators.
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The Importance of Recognizing a Third Gender on State IDs
Health, safety, and wellness make proper identification a priority.
Trump’s Budget Would Be a Disaster for State and Local Governments
An increase in defense spending would result in massive shifts in costs to states, many of which are already facing budget shortfalls.
What Does It Look Like to Renew America?
Americans across the country are driving their communities forward in innovative ways—even as Washington grows more divided.
Education Dept. Delays Provision that Protects Students’ Right to Trial by Jury
The Trump administration is delaying borrower defense to repayment rules, including a critical ban on predispute arbitration.
From Frenzied to Focused
School principals are increasingly expected to focus on “instructional leadership” by engaging more deeply in areas related to curriculum
New ACT Accommodations for English Learners: A Closer Look
The ACT has announced new testing accommodations for English Learners. How will these accommodations be implemented?
Resilient Communities in Detroit: #AMC2017
For Whom the Bell Tolls
The second in a series of blog posts by #RiseLocal speakers writing about inspiring examples of local innovation.
New Paper on the Need for Specialized Teacher Licenses in the Early Grades
Narrower licenses can allow for more specialization
The White House’s Mixed Message on Apprenticeship
We welcome the Order's extra funding and focus on industry engagement. We have questions about its funding and QA.
Tips for Building ECE into ESSA School Improvement Plans
2017 State of the State Addresses on Early Care and Education
Highlights from the addresses and a look at what progress states have made so far
Arizona and New Hampshire Expand Full-Day Kindergarten
Both states have taken positive steps to increase the availability of full-day kindergarten
Mentoring Requirements Set Out to Improve Free College Outcomes
Mentoring programs are common pieces of the free college puzzle, but we’re waiting on evidence to show which models are worthwhile—if any