Dual Language Learners in Sen. Alexander’s No Child Left Behind Bill
The opening bell has sounded on No Child Left Behind reauthorization. How do things look for dual language learners?
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Supporting Early Learners in ESEA
Our past coverage of early learning in ESEA and 2010 consensus recommendations to policymakers for reauthorization are available here.
What Arne Duncan’s Speech Means for Possible ESEA Reauthorization
Secretary Arne Duncan addresses key administration plans to reauthorize No Child Left Behind.
4 Surprises in Scholastic’s National Survey of Kids and Reading
Last week Scholastic released the Kids and Family Reading Report, its annual survey of children’s reading.
How Language and Immigrant Background Influence Pre-K Participation and Kindergarten Readiness
Strong evidence shows identifying and supporting DLL students early in their educational process can make a big difference for them.
New Federal Guidance on Dual Language Learners
The Departments of Education and Justice announced new guidance for how schools, districts, and states should serve dual language learners.
Pre-K: A Prescription for Progressives’ Problems?
Conor Williams writes for TPM that pessimistic progressives should pursue pre-K proliferation.
A New Wave of Federal Flexibility on Dual Language Learners Policy?
Florida won testing flexibility from the Department of Education. Is New York next?
New America’s Dual Language Learners National Work Group Sets Up Shop
New America launches the Dual Language Learners National Work Group.
Several Columns on Ferguson and Education Reform
Why Arne Duncan's recent visit to Ferguson and the ensuing criticism he's gotten matter so much.
Why Tennessee Should Stay the Course on Common Core
Children Continue to Race to the Top, Even After Funding Ends
The elimination of RTT is not as drastic a change as some have made it out to be.
Dance, Act, Sing: Using Play-Based Learning to Unlock “Tools of the Mind”
Only time will tell if DCPS students who began Tools at three-years-old will show greater academic and self-regulation skills in the future.
New Brief: After Winning, Then What?
The Obama administration has managed to shake up the education field and ignite reform across the country over the last six years.
Reflections on 2014 from New America’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
Some highlights in the world of education policy from 2014.