Standardized Assessments of College Learning: Past and Future
Fredrik deBoer looks at current research regarding standardized assessment policies and outcomes.
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The Rise and Fall of PoliSci Plus This Changes Everything, Pt. II
Higher Ed Happy Hour Episode 15: brief discussion on Season 4 of The Americans, then how we should blow up the federal financial aid system.
Why States Need a Strategy on K-2 Literacy and Math Assessment
New America looked at whether states had implemented an approach to assessment by of K- 2 literacy and math.
Latinos and Early Ed: New Reports Take Stock of Existing Research
A new set of briefs reveals trends in early childhood education (ECE) search and decision-making, and quality of experience among Latino.
Meeting Special Needs: Inclusion Classrooms Fair But Not Equal
Inclusion environments for children with special needs are not available often enough in preschool settings, limiting students.
Undermining Pell: Volume III: The News Keeps Getting Worse for Low-Income Students
Stephen Burd looks at U.S. Dept. of Ed data showing the average net price that students from low-income families attending four-college.
A Spotlight on 3 Cities in California Working to Improve Early Learning
Announcing New America's special coverage of early learning in California.
New Study: Science Achievement Gaps Begin Early and Linger
Research found that the strongest contributors to science achievement gaps are general knowledge gaps that are already present.
What I Learned from Donald Trump’s New Education Policy Video
Donald Trump's new education policy video outlining his education policy offers many clues for those who look closely.
Putting Children First: #JusticeforFlint
Last week, both the Democratic and Republican parties held debates in Michigan and to varying degrees addressed the lead poisoning crisis.
Interview: How the WIDA Consortium Is Preparing Its 35 States Under ESSA
With nearly three-quarters of all U.S. states working with WIDA, the consortium has significant sway over state decision-making for ELLs.
New Report Calls on States to Shift Teacher Evaluation Toward Support
New teacher evaluations aimed at raising standards for students has received push back for its use in promotions, pay and dismissals.