PreK–12 Education
We Have a Discipline Problem in Early Ed. What Are We Doing to Help Educators Fix It?
Part of the reason that young children are removed from the classroom is because educators don’t have the knowledge or supports they need.
New Administration Revives Opportunity to Leverage Strength-Based Approaches for English Learners
Our education system does not capitalize on English learners’ multilingual and multicultural assets, a new administration can change that.
In State and Local Elections, Voters Chose Children and Families
On Tuesday, voters around the country supported measures to strengthen ECE.
Traveling Turtles, Cardboard Playgrounds, and Bear Puppets: How Early Childhood Educators are Ensuring Joyful, Engaged Learning at a Distance
Early childhood education at a distance is far from ideal, but teachers across the country are rising to the challenge.
What’s at Stake for Early Childhood Education? A Look at State Elections
State leaders are very important when it comes to ECE. Here's a look at what’s on the ballot at the state level next week.
PAYA Youth Apprenticeship Summit 2020: Recap & Resources
Biden-Harris Education Platform Needs to Raise the Needs of English Learners
The Biden-Harris education plan has one glaring omission: acknowledging and addressing the needs of English learners.
How Will the Pandemic Affect the English Learner Teacher Shortage?
How can Congress address the national shortage of EL teachers, which could be exacerbated due to the coronavirus pandemic?
How One DC Charter Network is Delivering Pre-K During COVID-19
Aligning with the decision of DC Public Schools, AppleTree preschools started the year virtually.
Schools Take a Lesson from Tech Industry to Develop and Retain Strong Teachers
Micro-credentials have the potential to help change the bureaucratic culture of educator professional learning and advancement
Celebrating and Honoring Ruby Takanishi, 1946-2020
A tribute to Ruby Takanishi, a thoughtful and forceful leader in early education, who passed away in August 2020.
Preschool Teachers Learning Together Remotely: Lessons from a Hawaiian School System
When COVID-19 forced schools to close, preschool teachers in Hawaii went online to learn how to reach and teach their young students.
Examining 5 Key Costs of PreK-12 Distance Learning
Districts across the country are moving the fall semester online. What will it cost to do this in the long term?