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Early Childhood Special Education and ESSA: A Great Opportunity for All
States and districts should prioritize the inclusion of children with disabilities in efforts to improve early learning programs
In California, Serving Bilingual Prekindergarteners Well Is Crucial to the State’s Future
Nearly sixty percent of California children under age five are dual language learners
Out Today: Connecting the Steps
State Strategies to Ease the Transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten
To Improve Professional Learning for Teachers, We Can’t Forget Principals
Education system leaders can make teacher professional learning more relevant and effective by supporting principals as well.
The Ins and Outs of the Borrower Defense Rule
Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Education: Underserved or Misunderstood?
Are DLLs underserved in early childhood education? One study finds that there are nuanced differences within the group.
Oregon’s Budget Woes Highlight the Challenges of Free College
Paying for Free College is by far the hardest part, but the consequences are severe when states come up short.
Our Take on New Paper: Rethinking Credential Requirements in Early Education
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.
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?