The Cultural and Economic Benefits of Integrating Immigrants
Immigrants don't just make the United States wealthier, they make it much more interesting.
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Minnesotans Wrestle With “How to” Get the Most Out of Early Education
There's a heated debate going on in Minnesota right now around early education.
Immigrants, Pre-K, and Chicago Education Politics
Chicago's new grants program could help immigrants access pre-K programs—and Mayor Emanuel to salve some political wounds.
#ThankATeacher: Reflections from New America’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, New America's Education policy team shares stories of their most inspirational teachers.
Why Teachers Are A Key Factor in the Success of Dual Language Learners
Opening the Door to Parent Engagement
Findings from multiple studies point in one direction: the critical role parents play in children's literacy and educational outcomes.
A Hollow Victory: Senator Murray’s Early Education Amendment
Earlier this month, the Senate HELP committee began its markup of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on a high note.
Early Childhood Education Doesn’t End with Pre-K
As teachers consider their new group of kids, questions about what they have been exposed, know and don't cause fears and frustration.
Modern Family Comes to Washington
New America's Family-Centered Social Policy Initiative released a paper this week to make the case for a major overhaul in family policy.
The Obama Administration’s New Strategic Action Plan on Immigrant Integration
The Obama Administration's new strategic plan for immigrant integration includes several proposals that could make a difference for DLLs.
More Time Spent in High-Quality Early Childhood Programs is Especially Beneficial for DLLs
A study of Head Start and DLL finds that early intervention can give children the boost they need to excel in English literacy later on.
Guest Post: A Multilingual Vision for American Education
Looking at three key steps, our guest author lays out her vision for an environment that DLL's can thrive in.
Access and Quality: Providing Preschool with Purpose
The U.S. Department of Education released a report evaluating our nation's ability to provide high-quality pre-K access to all children.
A New ESEA: Bipartisanship Doesn’t Add Up to Much for DLLs
Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray released their much anticipated bipartisan bill to revamp No Child Left Behind.
ESEA Compromise Includes a Few Steps Forward for Early Learning
Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D-WA) released their compromise to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.