Can ESSA Help Youth Apprenticeship Move Forward?
ESSA opens the door for states to improve career readiness. Whether states move forward depends on them.
PreK–12 Education
Congress’ Decreased Support for Effective Instruction Flies in the Face of Teacher Appreciation Week
Congress’ decision to cut ESSA Title II-A in the FY17 budget fails to recognize the crucial job of teachers and school leaders.
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Comprehensive Educator Learning Systems
Learning Forward’s Janice Poda and Melinda George Provide Their “Big Idea” for States on Educator Learning Systems in ESSA Plans
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Educator Evaluation and Support
New Leaders’ Margaret Young & Alexandra Broin Provide Their “Big Idea” for States on Educator Evaluation in ESSA Plans
New Report from SRCD on What PreK-3rd Means for Instruction
The DREME Network explains the benefits of continuity of instruction and classroom management and offer ideas for how to achieve it.
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Educator Recruitment and Retention
Public Impact’s Brian Hassel and Stephanie Dean Provide Their “Big Ideas” for States on Educator Recruitment & Retention in ESSA
A Well-Intended Bad Idea: Mayor Emanuel’s Plan for Chicago High Schools
Rahm Emanuel’s plan for Chicago Public Schools could push a new generation of grads off track to graduation or into the arms of for-profits
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Educator Preparation
This interview on educator preparation is with Benjamin Riley, the founder and executive director of Deans for Impact.
Youth at Risk: The Neglected Education of Incarcerated Juveniles
Accountability at the intersection of education and justice reform is crucial for our most vulnerable populations.
California’s New Data Dashboard and What It Means for English Learners
California’s new K-12 data tool brings greater transparency to English learners in an important way.