One Small Step for FAFSA, One Giant Leap for Students
The Obama administration made an announcement that could fundamentally change the way students apply for federal financial aid.
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Column: Neighborhoods, Communities, and Privilege
Baseball, motherhood, apple pie, & neighborhood schools. They're all American dogma.
New Report: Building Strong Readers in Minnesota
When it comes to early education, Minnesota has initiated some promising policies, but also faces a variety of ongoing challenges.
Why Sen. Lamar Alexander Is Wrong About College Affordability
The Senator in charge of higher education policy is on a campaign to make college affordable, even for the most financially needy student.
Zooming in: A Close Look at Literacy Practices in Low-Income Latino Homes
Dual language learners (DLLs) come from linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse families.
Early Intervention Key to Combating Illiteracy
Early intervention programs are fundamental to reducing the number of Americans who are functionally illiterate.
Reclassification Data — What is it Good For?
How long does it take dual language learners (DLLs) to learn English? The general consensus is that it can take up to three to five years.
Targeted-Approach to State ECE Program Monitoring Systems
For most adults, Labor Day marks the end of the summer months, but for educators and children, it marks the beginning of a new school year.
College Decisions Survey Part IV: Understanding Student Loan Debt
As part of the College Decision Survey, prospective and recently-enrolled college students’ were asked about student loans.
What Would It Take to Make College Debt-free?
Middle class anxiety about the cost of college has brought higher education financing to the fore of the current presidential election.
Are There Truly No Differences in Teacher Preparation Program Quality?
With new teacher preparation regulations being released soon, new research raises potential doubts on measuring quality of teacher.
Many New Principals Lack Early Ed Knowledge
Fifty-three percent of the principals said they had pre-K programs in their schools, but only 1 in 5 felt well-trained in instruction for ea
Answering Questions on Bilingual Education
Dr. Conor Williams answers questions on bilingual education and the research behind learning languages in the early years.