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A Striking Difference: The Hidden and Disproportionate Tale of Corporal Punishment in the United States
Corporal punishment is disproportionately used as a discipline strategy for students from already marginalized communities.
Pre-K Curriculum Quality: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
A Q&A with expert Dr. Jeanne Reid of Teachers College about pre-K curriculum quality.
Can Pre-K Assessments Improve Early Learning Programs? Listening to Teacher Perspectives
MDRC shares takeaways from conversations with pre-K teachers about assessments and instruction in early learning.
Can A Person-Centered Approach to Professional Development Help Retain Teachers?
There is an integral need to provide teachers with better professional development, greater appreciation, and more resources at work to help
Temper Tantrums, Tears, and Trauma: The Challenges Facing Children During COVID
The current youth mental health crisis, with soaring rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma, demands urgent attention
The Telehealth Transformation: An Opportunity to Improve Mental Health Care for Students in Rural Areas
Mississippi is one state using telehealth to meet the needs of its students
Stronger Mathematics Curricula for Early Learners – It Just Adds Up
Study offers hope for developing pre-K curricula that provide strong math content knowledge for young children
D.C. Leads the Way to Increased Pay for Infant and Toddler Teachers
New bill approved by D.C. Council prioritizes establishing a more stable child care market with increased pay for child care educators.
Building More Equitable Pre-K Assessment Systems: Lessons from States
Pre-K assessments can be effective tools for improving instruction, supporting family engagement, and understanding how pre-K impacts kids.