States Detail Strategies to Invest in the Early Childhood Workforce in Their ESSA Plans
It will be important to maintain a watchful eye on implementation
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Leading the Way: How States Are Addressing Early Learning Under ESSA
ESSA gives states the flexibility to invest in early learning
New Brief Examines Social-Emotional Learning in Pre-K
Evidence-based SEL programs are effective in preparing our youngest learners for school and life
California Pre-K: A Leader On Access and Funding, Working to Improve Quality
California is doing better than the national average in pre-K funding and access
Relationships Matter: How States Can Include Teacher-Child Interactions in ECE and ESSA Plans
ESSA provides an opportunity to consider data on teacher-child interactions
Even With More Research, Many Q’s Remain about QRIS
School Improvement Starts Before School
Under ESSA, states can start re-orienting districts towards the early years
Measuring Pre-K Access and Quality with New and Improved Benchmarks
The National Institute for Early Education Research released The State of Preschool 2016, an annual report on pre-K access and quality.
The Importance of Equal Pay Between Pre-K and K-3rd Teachers
While requiring pre-K teachers to have college degrees is intended to improve learning, it can also backfire by leading to higher turnover.
Trump’s Budget Proposes Cuts for Early and Elementary Education
Preschool Development Grants and child care assistance for low-income students are eliminated
Using ESSA to Tackle Chronic Absence from Pre-K to K-12
The inclusion of chronic absence in state ESSA plans provides an opportunity to create effective links between early childhood and K-12 educ
Surprising Results in Study of Child Care Hiring Practices
Applicants with higher levels of education and experience less likely to earn an interview
Out Today: A Tale of Two Pre-K Leaders
New America’s state-by-state comparison looks at leader preparation requirements, professional development, and compensation.
Early Childhood Teachers Need More Paid Time for Their Professional Responsibilities
In California, a new survey investigates how work conditions can affect teacher practice and program quality