California Moves Toward Universal Pre-K
The work to build universal pre-K in California has been a long time coming.
PreK–12 Education
Six States Have Now Passed LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum Legislation—Each with a Different Definition of “Inclusion”
Breaking down state curricular mandates and how they will impact instructional content
What inclusive learning could and should look like
Three key insights from our conversation with students and district leaders about materials
Language, Race, and Ethnic Diversity Among Asian American and Pacific Islander English Learners
AAPI communities are heterogeneous, but the Asian subgroup in education data does not reflect ELs with less common Asian ancestry.
Disabling Inequity: A Look at School Discipline Findings for Students with Disabilities
New America explores a report on students with disabilities and the high rates of out of school discipline and policing they experience.
To Build High-Quality Universal Pre-K, Invest in Community-Based Providers
This blog post presents ideas for how to strengthen community-based pre-K programs in a universal pre-K system.
Family Outreach is a Key Pillar of Support as English Learners Transition Back to In-person Instruction Amid Pandemic Concerns
Through intentional communication and engagement local education leaders can help ensure immigrant children return as schools reopen.
Announcing The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship 2021 Grantees
The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) has awarded 17 grants to regional youth apprenticeship partnerships.
Event Recap of Children Thrive Outside: A New Day for Outdoor Play in Child Care
A summary of the event Children Thrive Outside, in partnership with the the National Wildlife Federation’s Early Childhood Health Outdoors.
SLIFE Lessons: How Schools Can Draw on Strategies Designed for Students with Interrupted/limited Formal Education to Help English Learners in the Aftermath of COVID-19
As schools return to in-person instruction, the SLIFE field offers key insight on how to equitably serve ELs when time is of the essence.
Why Schools Should Invest Federal Relief Funds in Transforming School Staffing
This is the moment for states and districts to think big about how to strengthen and diversify the educator workforce
Districts leaders look beyond the pandemic as they prioritize dual language programs and resources for English learners
A look at how two school districts in California are meeting the needs of English learners during the pandemic and beyond.
How Maria Montessori’s Model Met the Moment
When the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe last spring, one model of early learning was primed to help children thrive.