Growing Their Own in Minneapolis: Building a Diverse Teacher Workforce From the Ground Up
The Albert Shanker Institute released a report on the state of teacher diversity in our country’s public schools.
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Growing Up with Undocumented Parents: The Challenges Children Face
A recent report examines the host of risk factors that children of undocumented immigrants face.
The Federal and State Dynamics Shaping Dual Language Learner Debates
How will No Child Left Behind's replacement, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), influence state policies related to dual language learne
Would Jeb’s Education Plan Really Improve Access to High-Quality Pre-K?
Bush's plan spans from pre-K up through college and calls for significant changes to the existing system.
Kindergarten Access and Quality: A Look at the Leading States
In a recently released report from New America's Early & Elementary Education Policy team, we scan state policies for full-day kindergarten.
Universal Pre-K Could More Than Pay for Itself
Standards, Assessment, and Data: A Look at the Leading States
Standards, assessment, and data are essential components to ensuring that all students have access to and mastery of grade level skills.
2015 State Action on Early Care and Education
All 50 states in 2015 were enacting policies that had both positive and negative consequences for early care and education.
Equity in STEM: Public-Private Partnerships Drive Opportunity for All Students
A new initiative in Baltimore City shows how local partnerships can help make equitable access to STEM a reality.
The Case for Better Data in Head Start
Head Start is a large program and it's in both the federal government's and families' best interest for it to work effectively.
Equitable Funding: Which States are Leading the Way?
It's not all about money, but money does matter.
When It Comes to Infant Language Development, Not All Toys Are Created Equal
Can something as simple as the type of toy an infant plays with affect language development? The answer appears to be yes.
NCLB’s Impact on Bilingual Education in New York City
A paradox in language immersion learning is happening in NY, a rise in native English speakers, while non-English learners are declining.
Expanded Learning Time for DLLs: Benefits, Costs and Caveats
A new report highlights how extending the school day can push achievement for all students, including DLLs. But is extra time really the ans
