A New Framework to Identify Truly ‘Educational’ Apps
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Jennifer Zosh, and colleagues on “Putting the Education in “Educational” Apps: Lessons from the Science of Learning.”
PreK–12 Education
What We Should Be Talking about When We Talk about Teacher Evaluation
A new report offers guidance on how state teacher evaluation systems can be leveraged for ongoing teacher development in local districts.
The Effects of NCLB Accountability on ELLs
Senate’s bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act may be on the Senate floor soon. If it succeeds, the federal government’s role will shrink.
The Power of a Good Idea: How San Francisco is Building a PreK-3rd Grade Bridge
What needs to be in place for all children to successfully cross the bridge between pre-K, kindergarten, and the early elementary grades.
What Sesame Street Is and Isn’t
Being a thoughtfully developed and well researched show does not mean that Sesame Street is as effective as preschool.
Dual Language Learners Reader Post #7: Federal Policy and DLLs/ELLs
Congress and courts have frequently intervened to develop new policies governing dual language learners’ education.
Five Big Changes in the New Head Start Performance Standards
HHS released the new, improved, and long-awaited Head Start Performance Standards in a Federal Notice of Proposed Rule Making.
New Federal Focus on Building Skills for Success
Focus, curiosity, and perseverance: Students need these and other habits, mindsets, and skills to be successful.
A Map in Progress: Integrating Technology in Early Literacy
Today, young children have access to more technology than ever.
Dual Language Learners Reader Post #6: Tests for DLL/ELLs
Dual language learners often face tests that aren’t designed with them in mind.