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Starting Young: Massachusetts Birth-3rd Grade Policies that Support Children’s Literacy Development
The report discusses MA's promising vision for early education and new approaches that could ensure more students have access to early ed.
The “Triple Segregation” of Latinos, ELLs: What Can We Do?
Latino school segregation has dramatically increased over the past several decades. What does this mean for Latinos and other DLLs?
Portland Public Schools: Achieving Equity One Dual Immersion Program at a Time
A report prepared for the PPS Board of Education highlighted the sizable achievement gaps for DLLs.
What Will it Take for National “TeachStrong” Campaign to Really Go National?
"TeachStrong" campaign to modernize and elevate the teaching profession launches with support from diverse organizations.
Child Care Teachers: Underpaid and Underappreciated
Despite the important nature of their work, child care teachers are among the country's lowest-paid workers.
Early Learning Standards for DLLs: How Can States Do Better?
How are states supporting DLLs through their early learning standards and guidelines?
States Still Racing to the Top, But What’s Next?
ED and HHS, which jointly oversee the Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge, recently released a brief outlining the progress of all 20
“Pay for Success” Gaining Traction as ECE Funding Option, But Should It Be?
"Pay for success" arrangements offer a new, though still unproven, source of cash for ECE programs.
New Column: Scaling Up Strong Practices for Supporting Dual Language Learners
We're learning so much about what works for dual language learners. When are we going to start scaling up those strong practices?'
The Perpetual Debate Over Targeted vs. Universal Pre-K
It's time to rethink public investment in early care and education for all families.
New Reports: Dual Language Learners in Portland (OR), San Antonio (TX), and Washington (DC)
New America's Dual Language Learners National Work Group releases profiles of three communities innovating Dual Language Learning.
No Child Left Behind and Dual Language Learners
Examples of how federal accountability policies can drive schools to improve their instructional models for dual language learners.
What Should Smarter Testing Look Like in the Early Grades?
With the recent debate about testing in school, it's easy to forget that assessment can be a valuable tool for improving instruction.
DCPS Uses New Approach to Develop Dual Immersion Programs
A new approach to training teachers builds on recent efforts to ensure the quality of dual immersion programs across D.C. Public Schools.