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The Wealth Gap PLUS Debt
The Wealth Gap PLUS Debt report looks at the Parent PLUS loan program and how it could widen the racial wealth divide.
Dual Language Learner Data Gaps: Takeaways for State Policy Leaders
Most states need to improve their policies for DLL data collection in three key areas.
New Proposal Puts the Federal Office For English Learners in Jeopardy
A proposed plan from U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stands to undermine key federal supports for EL students.
Here’s One Way to Appreciate Teachers: Understand What We’re Asking Them to Teach
Let's continue our appreciation beyond Teacher Appreciation Week by ensuring that the schools can effectively support teachers every day.
Maryland’s Early Ed ‘Judy Centers’ Offer a Holistic Approach—and It’s Working.
Maryland’s Judy Centers offer a promising model of early care and education integrated with wraparound family supports.
Assessing the Kindergarten Readiness of Dual Language Learners
How can kindergarten readiness assessments (KRAs) produce more accurate, complete data on DLLs' knowledge and skills?
New York Teachers May Get Sought-After Training in Culturally Responsive Teaching
A survey of New York City teachers highlights the need for culturally responsive teaching as city and state officials back more training.
Out Today: Extracting Success in Pre-K Teaching
High-quality professional learning can help pre-K teachers develop the knowledge and competencies needed to best serve young students.
Rating Program Quality for Dual Language Learners in Early Ed
Quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) need major improvements for dual language learners.
Power to the Profession Task Force: Be Bold and Aspirational
Washington State Launches First of Its Kind Paraeducator Board
Washington State's Paraeducator Board will help set policy regarding paraeducator standards, professional development and career ladders
