Strengthening Assessments of Young Children’s Learning: Perspectives from Home-based Pre-K Providers
Elevating the perspectives of home-based providers in the development and implementation of better assessment tools is critical.
Educators
The Impact of Teacher Turnover and Substitute Shortages on Young Children
For children who depend on relationships with their teachers in order to thrive, change is not happening soon enough.
Using Assessments to Create More Equitable Early Learning Systems: What Do Pre-K Leaders Think?
Directors must support teachers in using assessments effectively in the classroom and sharing information with parents.
How States Can Support Early Educators Right Now
States and municipalities will need to step up and design the systems of early education and care that are currently lacking.
Pandemic Kindergartners Need Extra Support in First Grade
Educators are trying give children the individualized, targeted attention they need, but with staff shortages it has been difficult.
Event Recap: Taking Stock and Looking Forward – Principals on K-3 Learning
School leaders reflected on the challenges, wins, and growth opportunities of the 2021-2022 school year
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.
