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Early education

8 school-focused provisions feature in Biden’s Build Back Better proposal

Charles Hendrix -
dDaft bill includes several education-related provisions that address teacher and school leader quality, personnel development for special educators and Native American language educators, and career and technical education.

Biden unveils Build Back Better framework with big investments in pre-K

Charles Hendrix -
Biden says Build Back Better framework will "make sure that every 3- and 4-year-old child in America will go to high-quality preschool." Indeed, the framework includes $400 billion for preschool and early childcare.

13 ways to improve science and engineering lessons in the early grades

Matt Zalaznick -
Young children can ask sophisticated questions to make sense of the world if they are introduced to engineering and science ideas. But a new report finds they aren't getting the opportunity.

Double trouble: COVID plus bad behavior in class equals a recipe for disaster

Lori Capullo -
Traditional ways of disciplining students - including corporal punishment - must be examined and revised in order to effect lasting changes in behavior.

Build Back Better bill clears house committee with $82B for school construction

Charles Hendrix -
Build Back Better Act that includes billions of dollars in funds for early childhood care and universal pre-K, school construction, educator professional development, and school meal programs

3 ways to improve the quality of preschool programs

Michele Maier and Shira Mattera -
Want high-quality preschool? Invest in evidence, professional development, and a strong data infrastructure.

PowerZ raises $8.3 million for its video game focused on education

DA Staff -
The French startup PowerZ has raised millions to build a combination video game and edtech tool.

6 ways Charleston County Schools is bringing students back

Matt Zalaznick -
Charleston County School District classrooms refilled more quickly this year at schools where long-term principals maintained closes ties to the community.

House panel questions Cardona on ED budget request, priorities

Charles Hendrix -
Several GOP members of the panel questioned Cardona about whether the inclusion of the 1619 Project meant ED was endorsing a "controversial" revision of American history.

How reading about elephants improves early math skills

Matt Zalaznick -
Introducing pre-K children to words and concepts such as more, most, same, similar, different, few and less is key to developing foundational math skills.

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