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.
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Is Effective Teacher Professional Development Just a “Mirage?”
Analysis of new research report looking at what types of professional development help teachers improve, and recommendations for a new path.
Bipartisan ECAA Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Guarantee Equitable, Quality Education for All
In a surprise act of bipartisanship, the Senate passed the Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA), with re-authorization of No Child Left Behind.
ESEA: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
The replace ment of No Child Left Behind is being voted on by the Senate, but it's sunnier title masks the loss of much of the substance.
Reflections on 2014 from New America’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
Some highlights in the world of education policy from 2014.
Are New Proposed Teacher Preparation Regulations Likely to Boost Program Quality?
The proposed regulations put forth requirements for how states & institutions of higher education report on quality of teacher prep programs
New Report: Supporting and Assessing Key Habits, Mindsets, and Skills in PreK-12
What skills, habits and mindsets are necessary for students to excel from Pre-K to career?
Can We Find A Truce in the Teacher Wars?
Dana Goldstein explains how many of the teacher quality debates behind today’s headlines have actually been recurring for centuries.
Will New Teacher Equity Strategy Actually Spur Change?
It's well known that teachers are the most important in-school factor when it comes to promotion learning.
Congress Gears Up to Reauthorize the Higher Education Act
Senate Democrats and House Republicans announced plans for legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, which expired in 2013.
Teacher Prep Review Paints Grim Picture, but with Possible Silver Lining
NCTQ’s inaugural 2013 Review was met with outcry and criticism from many teacher education programs.
Can More Federal Flexibility Improve States’ Teacher Evaluation Systems?
Another day, another U.S. Department of Education announcement updating how states can maintain their waiver from the outdated NCLB.
#thankateacher: Why We Do What We Do
Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! All of us at New America have been touched by amazing educators who inspired us.
