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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A Christmas Story: Sharing Educational Resources at the Department of Labor
Over the holidays, the Department of Labor adopted an open licensing requirement for certain educational resources.
Growing Up with Undocumented Parents: The Challenges Children Face
A recent report examines the host of risk factors that children of undocumented immigrants face.
Passport to High-Quality Teacher PD
NCEE and Learning First recently released a report on international teacher professional development models.
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.
So You Want to Be a Mentor
Better listen to Abigail Swisher to make sure you help more than you harm.
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.