Skeptic Claims No Evidence for Full-Day Pre-K—He’s Mistaken
Time matters a lot, even for middle-income children.
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Spending Compromises Skate Through Congress – Will It Last?
Maybe it’s something in the water, but Democrats and Republicans have struck a seemingly less combative tone on budget debates.
Bringing Pre-K Programs Back to Their Roots [Updated!]
I've found myself thinking a lot about the Midwest's approach to early education.
Nuance Or Oversimplification? Making the Case for Multilingualism
Dual language learners have received scant attention at the state or federal levels.
Mooresville, NC: ConnectED Schools Supported by Connected Communities
This post is the second of a four part series, covering four priorities for modernization of the FCC’s E-rate program.
Study: Never Too Late to Intervene in a Student’s Education
In less than a year, students in the program saw significant increases in their standardized math test scores.
New Research: Why Infants and Toddlers Are So Exhausting
Like most young parents of very young children, my wife and I are only barely keeping up with our kids.
As They Happened: House and Senate Hearings on Early Education Research and Policy
Completing College: A National View of Student Attainment Rates – Fall 2007 Cohort
Using data from the 2011-2012 National Postsecondary Study Aid Study (NPSAS:12), the National Center for Education Statistics has released a
Completing College: A National View of Student Attainment Rates – Fall 2007 Cohort
New Research: Early Education’s Influence on the Achievement Gap
Expanding these effects across the country would require a challenging implementation process.
Postsecondary Institution Ratings System
New America submitted official comments to the U.S. Department of Education on the Department's planned Postsecondary Institution Ratings Sy
UVa Feels Pressure to Become More Active in Merit Aid Arms Race
"We will risk losing top scholars unless we begin to rethink the relationship between admission and financial aid at UVa."
Connectivity in the Classroom: What’s the Word on E-rate and ConnectED?
Education technology advocates have gotten a big boost from President Obama in the past week.
Postsecondary Institution Ratings System Symposium
The U.S. Department of Education is hosting its rescheduled technical symposium to discuss constructing a college ratings system.