When It Comes to Infant Language Development, Not All Toys Are Created Equal
Can something as simple as the type of toy an infant plays with affect language development? The answer appears to be yes.
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Expanded Learning Time for DLLs: Benefits, Costs and Caveats
A new report highlights how extending the school day can push achievement for all students, including DLLs. But is extra time really the ans
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Americans should know where candidates stand on the following six issues before they cast their votes.
How Do You Find a Great Educational App?
New America and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center are strong advocates for an industry-wide app standards on educational technology apps.
New Title III Grants Signal Shifting Federal Priorities for ELL Educators
The 2016 National Professional Development (NPD) grant competition for ELL educators is live.
Third Grade Reading Laws: A Look at the Leading States
Research suggests that students who do not achieve proficiency by the end of third grade are less likely to graduate from high school.
The FY 2016 Spending Bill Brings Some Holiday Cheer for Early Education
Early Wednesday morning, the House and Senate appropriations committees released their FY 2016 omnibus funding bill.
Federal Share in K-12 Spending Remains Low, But Varies Widely
The federal share of K-12 spending hovers around 10 percent, but wide discrepancies emerge due to formula quirks.
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Dr. Robert Slater explains how his new study highlights the academic benefit of dual immersion for all students, including DLL's.
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