Test Prep Doesn’t Have to Be a Waste of Time
A new study from TeachPlus suggests what author Abigail Swisher already knew--that test prep doesn't have to be a waste of time.
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To Improve Teaching, Look to Pro Tennis
We reward athletes who constantly look to improve. Melissa Tooley wonders why we don't do the same for our teachers.
Trump University Was Not A University. Stop Calling It That.
You're giving the venture more credit than it deserves, argues Alexander Holt.
Women and All Their Fake Free Time
Zuzana Boehmová and Elizabeth Weingarten explain why we aren't talking about the value of unpaid work—and why we should.
Zika and the Rio 2016 Olympics: A Global Marathon against a Microbe
Dr. Susan Blumenthal and Ladan Fakory argue that the question isn't whether to move the Olympics, but how to combat Zika.
6/8 – FCC Comments on MVDDS 5G Coalition Petition on 12.2 – 12.7 GHz Band
FCC Filing
Licensure Changes in Arkansas Worry Early Childhood Advocates
A change in how Arkansas licenses it's early education teachers has many worried that the move will likely hurt future students.
Local Communities are Stepping Up to Fund Pre-K
Despite the benefits, lack of access to Pre-K programming is the primary barrier, but local communities are stepping up to fill the gap.
New Education Law Casts Washington as a Leader State for English Learners
When the trend has been to under-fund ELL programs in many states, it is nice to hear that Washington State is choosing a different path.
Cornyn ECTR Amendment (OLL16601) Would Expand Surveillance, Reduce Oversight, and Threaten Privacy
Jamelle Bouie’s Advice for the Next President
Study Finds Large Quality Differences in Early Education Settings
Children enrolled in formal settings receive higher quality care and enter kindergarten with better reading and math skills.
Asset Building News Week – June 3, 2016
Weekly roundup of news, research, and other developments in the asset building field.
Edtech and English Language Learners: Scoping Out the Landscape
A new report from Getting Smart provides a comprehensive overview of edtech that supports students learning English.
NIEER Releases Data on State Policies to Support DLLs
New data from the National Institute of Early Education Research highlights the scarcity of policies to support dual language learners.