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How Should School Districts Spend Their Summer?
MDRC researchers explain why states and districts should allocate pandemic relief dollars to summer learning programs for young students.
Investments in Teacher Training Pay Off During the Pandemic
Training teachers in social and emotional learning proved invaluable in helping one California community survive the pandemic.
California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care
The Master Plan is a powerful strategy for improving opportunities for California’s youngest children.
Q&A: Improving Parent Choice in Early Education
An interview with Elliot Regenstein and Chris Strausz-Clark about their recent report
Uncovering Challenges with Assessment in the California Dual Language Learner Pilot Study
One major barrier repeatedly encountered during the study has been the lack of assessment tools available in languages other than English.
Going Big for Little Kids: Why Kindergarten is Critical in the COVID-19 Recovery
Five research-backed, equity-centered investments leaders can make as the country recovers from the pandemic in the coming years.
Addressing Dyslexia: Highlights from the Cardona Hearing
At the hearing for Secretary of Education nominee Miguel Cardona, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) raised the question of screening for dyslexia.
Strategies for Improving Early Educator Preparation
A new report offers bold ideas for preparing and supporting early educators
Measuring Classroom Quality Through a Dual Language Learner Lens
Commonly used program evaluation tools often miss the nuanced language development needs of DLLs, a new tool seeks to change that.
A Conversation with Kayla Patrick: Ending Harsh Discipline Against Girls of Color Online and In-Person
Jenny Muñiz and The Education Trust's Kayla Patrick discuss how schools can create supportive school climates for girls of color.
Federal Policies to Support High-Quality Early Learning
There might only be a two-year window to translate early education goals into legislative victories
As Education Secretary, What Would Cardona Do for Early Learning?
Both in terms of COVID response and post-pandemic priorities, we want to know how a Secretary Cardona would support our youngest learners.
California Governor Proposes Expanding Public Pre-K, Dollars for School Reopening
Governor Gavin Newsom proposes new dollars to help school districts expand TK and reopen schools.
The Top 10 Takeaways from the ‘School-Community Partnerships for the Whole Child’ Webinar Series
More than ever, it is clear that schools are an ideal hub for services, support, and resources.