How Three States Are Focusing on Early Childhood Educators
In 2016, more than 120 bills related to early childhood were passed in 38 states. Three states in particular passed noteworthy legislation.
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Implications for PreK-12 Education in Trump’s “America First” Budget
The broad priorities for PreK-12 education center around school choice.
Should “Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants” Be Saved?
The Trump administration's initial 2018 budget blueprint calls for the elimination of Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants.
JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! But what about the skills to fill them?
Low-skilled workers stand to lose out in the Labor budget of a President who promised to support them.
The “Skinny Budget” Starves Some Higher Ed Programs
The Trump Administration calls for a 13 percent cut to funding for the U.S. Department of Education and targeting some popular programs.
What Does High-Quality Research Say about Developing Teacher Practice?
Article outlines promising professional development practices for growing teachers’ knowledge and skills in service of their students.
Survey Says: College Presidents Concerned About Transparency
A new Inside Higher Ed survey of college presidents finds poor scores for transparency efforts.
We Should All Be Political, Even If We’re Not All Partisan
Nonpartisan doesn’t mean indifference, neither can—or should—it preclude anyone from being political.
College Access is Still a Problem
In our segregated system of higher education, the meager number of low-income students at the nation’s top schools remains a real problem.
How Accountability Shaped New York City’s Dual Language Push
New York City’s K-12 dual language expansion was triggered by legal guardrails and pressure from watchdogs at various levels.
An Easy Win in Year-Round Pell
Congress and the Administration should reinvest Pell funds to give students access to the grants all year long.
Pop Culture and Girl Scouts
Recent films and television spots have highlighted the importance of girls in STEM.
New Solutions—Not Just New Winners—In the Curriculum Marketplace
Districts are using an important new tool to address the need for high-quality curricular materials—open educational resources, or OER.
Better Compensation: A Necessary Component for a Strong Head Start Workforce
Increasing education requirements in the ECE field, combined with low wages, can make maintaining a high-quality workforce challenging.
Tressie McMillan Cottom’s “Lower Ed”
Special guest Tressie McMillan Cottom joins the podcast to discuss her new book: "Lower Ed."