The Cultural and Economic Benefits of Integrating Immigrants
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Does Senator Alexander Want Less Burden or Better Information? He/We Can Have Both!
Senator Alexander holds a hearing on consumer choice and information today.
Leveling the Playing Field for Low-Income Students
Minnesotans Wrestle With “How to” Get the Most Out of Early Education
There's a heated debate going on in Minnesota right now around early education.
State Higher Education FInance Report: 2014
Immigrants, Pre-K, and Chicago Education Politics
Chicago's new grants program could help immigrants access pre-K programs—and Mayor Emanuel to salve some political wounds.
Schools spend nearly 1,000,000 hours complying with IPEDS. Let’s cut that by 2/3!
#ThankATeacher: Reflections from New America’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, New America's Education policy team shares stories of their most inspirational teachers.
Why Teachers Are A Key Factor in the Success of Dual Language Learners
Opening the Door to Parent Engagement
Findings from multiple studies point in one direction: the critical role parents play in children's literacy and educational outcomes.
The Student Transfer Problem and How States Can Help Solve It
Solving the transfer problem might be as simple as aligning state policy and institutional partnerships to create clearer pathways.
A Hollow Victory: Senator Murray’s Early Education Amendment
Earlier this month, the Senate HELP committee began its markup of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on a high note.
Early Childhood Education Doesn’t End with Pre-K
As teachers consider their new group of kids, questions about what they have been exposed, know and don't cause fears and frustration.
Colleges are Starting to Make “College Ready” Meaningful
Some 200 colleges and universities will place students deemed "college ready" on Common Core aligned assessments in credit bearing courses.
Modern Family Comes to Washington
New America's Family-Centered Social Policy Initiative released a paper this week to make the case for a major overhaul in family policy.