Federal and State Policy Recommendations to Improve Outdoor Learning in Child Care
Investing in outdoor learning improves child care quality, supports the early childhood workforce, and enhances health equity
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Back to School in a Pandemic: How Oakland Unified is Supporting Kindergarteners
Oakland Unified's work to improve pre-K to kindergarten transitions is more important now than ever.
Digital Resources and Pandemic Pedagogy
New federal funding opportunities may help meet digital learning needs
Critical Race Theory & Schools: What’s Really Going On?
Critical race theory (CRT) is a theoretical framework developed in the 70's to understand the intersection of race, power, and policy.
Surveying Former Teachers at New America
Noel Overby conducted a surveyed former teachers to get further insight into the conditions of teacher burnout.
Addressing Impacts of COVID-19 on Children, Families, Educators, and ECE Systems
A new project between New America and EducationCounsel illustrates the impact of COVID-19 on Children, Families, Educators, and ECE Systems.
Developing and Retaining Strong Teacher Talent in North Carolina with Micro-credentials
Beverly Perdue and Myra Best explain why pursuing micro-credentials is a winning approach to promoting ongoing teacher development in NC.
Grow Your Own and Teacher Diversity in State Legislative Sessions: What We Can Learn from Successfully Passed Bills
States are making notable legislative strides in growing and diversifying the educator workforce this year.
English Learners Were at a High Risk of Being Suspended Before the Pandemic, Restorative Practices May Offer Much Needed Relief
ELs’ post-COVID socioemotional and behavioral needs will require a shift in school discipline towards empathetic restorative approaches.
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Amid a Year of Trauma for LGBTQ Students, Teachers and Schools are Stepping Up
How schools can be more than just a safe space for LGBTQ students—but a community.