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Texas Study Finds Quality Pre-K Linked with 3rd Grade Performance
A December report on Texas pre-K found that offering full-day programs were associated with children’s third grade success in reading
How Educators in Fresno Are Working Together to Support Young, Dual Language Learners
Fresno is working to improve outcomes for young dual language learners
DeVos and Price Hearings Leave Us With More Questions on Early Ed
What “Transforming the Workforce” Says About Leaders
Report Offers Promising Examples of PreK-3rd Alignment Work
Pre-K should be followed by kindergarten through third grade classrooms that are well-aligned
Taking A Look at Transitional Kindergarten in California
In 2010 California embarked on an experiment to create a new grade level for the 4-year-olds inside its public schools,
Early Education Priorities for 2017
New America’s Education Policy program has released an agenda with 10 important actions to help reform the country’s education system
Interview: Taking a Look at Pre-K Teachers’ Implicit Biases
Do early educators’ implicit biases impact their behavioral expectations and recommendations for suspension and expulsion?
What Does Head Start Look Like in Your State?
A New Report Reveals Just How Misleading National-Level Statistics Can Be
It Takes a District: DC’s Strategy for Improving Child Care Quality
What “Transforming the Workforce” Says About Developing Children’s Social-Emotional Skills
Research provides a clear link between between young children's social-emotional skills and academic success
What do DeVos and Price Picks Mean for Early Ed?
The future of early learning under the incoming Trump administration remains opaque.
New Report Puts Spotlight on Early Elementary Years
How can state leaders ensure that early education gains persist over time?
Creating Equity by Teaching Equality
Prior to this 2016, very few public schools taught students about LGBTQ identities, civil rights, or LGBTQ contributions to U.S. history.