Exploring Paraprofessional Requirements across the 50 States and DC
A look at the the requirements to work as a paraprofessional in each state and the policy implications of those findings.
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Pre-K Data in Practice: From the Perspective of Program Leaders
How pre-K program leaders use data to inform policy and practice
The LSX Model of Cross-Sector Collaboration
The LSX model has the potential to foster the innovation needed in this new age—a model that could work beyond the realms of education.
Barbados’s Urgent Call for a Global Climate Finance Plan
Global coordination is needed to tackle the climate crisis, & the Bridgetown Initiative would overhaul the finance system for the fight.
Event Recap: Championing Digital Democracy for All
In the AI Age, Data Literacy Should Be a Human Right
Lost in the Labyrinth: Helping Parents Navigate Early Care and Education Programs
This brief examines missed opportunities for early care and education programs and maps the fractured system across all 50 states.
The Future of AI Tutoring in Higher Ed
AI-based tutoring systems could soon help students who are unable to access more traditional tutoring—but privacy and bias concerns remain.
The Lived Reality of the Gender and Race Wage Gap
The U.S. Can Build Climate-Resilient Housing Solutions—Here’s How
The climate crisis has major impacts on the current U.S. housing crisis, but proactive policies can help secure housing for all communities.
Why We Need Stories of Climate Optimism
Meeting the challenges of climate change will require imagination at every level, from local communities to global institutions.
Teaching in the Ways Kindergartners Learn Best
Research has shown that children learn best when they are engaged in developmentally appropriate experiences and activities: play!
Will stop-outs return to community college anytime soon?
This blog post focuses on stop-outs' likelihood of returning to school, causes of stopping out, and incentives that may get them to return.
Profiles in Improvement: How Illinois Developed a Data System to Advance Teacher Preparation
States can learn from Illinois’s efforts to build a system that focuses stakeholders on ensuring a robust and diverse teacher workforce.
Promising State Legislation Related to English Learners in 2023
With the 2023 legislation session underway, here is a look at some positive trends in statewide EL policy.