Interview: How the WIDA Consortium Is Preparing Its 35 States Under ESSA
With nearly three-quarters of all U.S. states working with WIDA, the consortium has significant sway over state decision-making for ELLs.
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New Report Calls on States to Shift Teacher Evaluation Toward Support
New teacher evaluations aimed at raising standards for students has received push back for its use in promotions, pay and dismissals.
Meeting Special Needs: Invest Early, Save Later
Early childhood special education may see funding increase in FY2017. Early childhood education can save on special education costs later.
States Consider Increasing Children’s Access to Full-Day Kindergarten
As state legislatures around the country continue their sessions, we’re keeping an eye on states considering legislation related to full-day
California’s Bilingual Education Ballot Initiative
Conor Williams explains how politics, immigration, and education intersect in California’s new bilingual education initiative.
Do Federal Funding Mechanisms Lead to Disparate Access to Childcare?
Recent data suggests low participation rates among eligible children in federally-funded child care programs.
Paving a Path Forward for State Principal Evaluation Systems
Much attention has been paid to new teacher evaluation systems in order to improve teaching quality. What about principal evaluations?
Nationwide Bipartisan Trend: State Pre-K Funding Increases
ECS released its annual report on state pre-K funding, highlighting a trend in increased funding by states on pre-K programs.
Early Education Preparation for Principals: A Look at the Leading States
Only one state, Illinois, specifically includes ECE content and experiences as part of its principal licensure process.
Minnesota’s Linguistic Diversity and Dual Language Learner Policies
A new report examines how Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students are doing in Minnesota’s schools.