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A New Survey Upends Assumptions About How Low-Income Parents Prepare Young Children for School
The survey of parents with children under age six is one of the first of its kind in Oakland.
Integrating Technology in Early Literacy
Teacher Preparation Programs: Measuring Success
A new study suggests teachers' observation ratings may be a useful measure when holding teacher preparation programs publicly accountable.
Conference Highlights Importance of Principals as Early Education Leaders
The NAESP conference emphasized the increasingly important role principals play in leading PreK-3rd grade learning communities.
STEM Will Grow from Local Roots
Tackling Child Poverty in the U.S: Lessons from the U.K.
The United States has a lot to learn from Britain when it comes to addressing child poverty.
New Report: Extended School Day May Not Be Improving Early Reading in Florida
Implementation of Florida's extended school day initiative is called into question.
Investing in Early Childhood in the Golden State
To improve outcomes for children in California, the Packard Foundation is investing in teachers and caregivers.
New Report Finds Room for Improvement in Pre-K Teacher Prep
A new report finds that many pre-K teachers earning a bachelor’s degree arrive in the classroom poorly equipped to educate young children.
Sometimes, Policy Isn’t Enough
New America's recent report explores how compliance-based policy implementation affects teachers' professional development.
Teacher Leaders: A Key Link Beween Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development
Teacher leadership models are helping states and districts link teacher evaluation systems with professional learning opportunities.
Pre-K Attendance is a Strong Indicator of Future Success
Two new reports from the Urban Institute highlight the importance of pre-k attendance and what schools are doing to curb absenteeism
Head Start Brings Support to Migrant Farmworker Children and Their Parents
The Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) program addresses the unique needs of migrant farmworker children and their families.