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New Brief: Bilingual Paraprofessionals and the Bilingual Teacher Shortage
As good as instructional language diversity might be for DLLs, scaling up multilingual instructional programs is no simple matter.
New Report Advises Closer Look at What Ails Teacher PD Before Reaching for Remedies
A report by New America on teacher professional development programs, do they work, why not, and how do we fix them?
Challenges in Moving Towards A Highly Educated ECE Workforce
Unpacking the 13 recommendations from the Transforming the Workforce Report.
Eight Facts That Show Babies are Smarter Than You Thought!
Some takeaways from the National Academy of Medicine’s Transforming the Workforce Report.
Five Ways Policymakers Can Support Children’s Mental Health
During Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to remember that fostering mental health starts in infancy.
New Report Calls for Culture of Innovation in ECE
A recent Harvard report argues that more innovation is needed in early childhood education.
How a Well-Rounded Education Can Lead to Stronger Readers
One-Third of 4th graders are not reading at proficient level.
What Do Teachers Actually Think About New Teacher Evaluations?
Takeaways from two new surveys of educators.
Arizona Department of Education Agrees to Serve ELLs
2015 Preschool Yearbook: Still A Long Way To Go
A comprehensive look at states Pre-K programs and the impact they have had over the last year.
Children Crossing at the Border: An Unexpected Challenge for Schools
In January, ICE carried out a series of deportation raids, primarily targeting parents and children who had been rejected for asylum.
Arizona Assessment Law is Troubling News for Students
Arizona’s governor signed into law a bill that will allow districts to opt-out of using the state’s exam, and instead select their own test.