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Cities Lead the Charge on Pre-K
One of the biggest early education stories has been the introduction of high-profile federal legislation, based on Preschool for All.
Video: Should Your Kids Watch TV?
It's a question many parents find difficult to answer, because the growth of new technologies has outpaced research efforts.
New Pre-K Bill Contains Revolutionary Data Requirements
Yesterday, lawmakers in both the House and Senate released nearly identical bills similar to President Obama’s pre-K for low-income children
Landmark Federal-State Pre-K Partnership Bills Emphasize Access, Quality
The Strong Start for America’s Children Act, a legislative form of President Obama's vision for universal Pre-K.
Teacher Prep Says Profession Holding Themselves Accountable – But Are They?
Research has shown that many new teachers enter the profession underprepared to be successful in the classroom.
Obama Pre-K Plan Heads To Congress
A legislative form of President Obama's Pre-K proposal is headed to Congress.
Parents Face Barriers in Accessing, Affording Child Care
The cost of child care is on the rise – and in many states, access is declining nearly as fast.
New America Ed Launches EdCentral
Study Links Parents’ Reading Practices to Children’s Literacy Skills
A recent study shows a connection between children’s home literacy environment and their language skills.
Identifying and Supporting Young Latino Students’ Academic Assets
It’s taken years, but the community of experts studying DLL students is finally shifting to an asset-based paradigm.
Success for All with i3 Program
The Success for All program, a school improvement effort funded with federal Investing in Innovation (i3) dollars, seems to be a success.
At Whole Child Podcast: Education and our Youngest Learners
Young children do need free play and recess. But teachers should think intentionally about how to use play as tool for learning.
Success for All with i3 Program
Troubling and Promising Findings in NCTQ Scan of State Teacher Evaluation Policies
States have been rapidly overhauling their teacher evaluation systems.