Study Links Parents’ Reading Practices to Children’s Literacy Skills
A recent study shows a connection between children’s home literacy environment and their language skills.
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2013 NAEP Results Aren’t Dramatically Different – and That’s Okay
In education the times they are a-changin’ – except when it comes to scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress NAEP.
Hamilton Project Papers
Hamilton Project Papers
The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution has recently released three policy papers focused on improving college outcomes through ch
How the Negotiators Want to Change ED’s Gainful Employment Proposal
The next round of negotiated rulemaking around gainful employment starts in 11 days.
Is Money Enough to Keep More High-Quality Teachers in High-Need Schools?
Using financial incentives to encourage more teachers to work in high-need schools isn't going to close the teacher talent gap.
Don’t Expect Much from Budget Conference Committee
The committee had its first meeting last week, and expectations are already low.
Identifying and Supporting Young Latino Students’ Academic Assets
It’s taken years, but the community of experts studying DLL students is finally shifting to an asset-based paradigm.
Unexpected $8 Billion Boon to Student Loan Borrowers
This week, the Congressional Budget Office gave student loan borrowers a surprise reminder of a drop in interest rates on federal loans.
Success for All with i3 Program
The Success for All program, a school improvement effort funded with federal Investing in Innovation (i3) dollars, seems to be a success.
At Whole Child Podcast: Education and our Youngest Learners
Young children do need free play and recess. But teachers should think intentionally about how to use play as tool for learning.
Coming Soon: An International Student Recruiting Scandal
Are non-profit colleges headed for a major recruiting scandal of their own making involving the use of commissioned salespeople?
Ed Trust Measures “Pay It Forward” Plan With Impossible Standard
The proposed “Pay It Forward” program in Oregon continues to pose an existential dilemma for much of the higher ed advocacy community.
Improving Gainful Employment
This policy brief lays out recommendations for strengthening the Obama Administration's proposal to improve career training programs.