Early education

How to reach the unreachable: Closing K-12 attendance gaps

Three leaders school tackle the growing problem of 'missing' students and the state of remote learning in their districts.

5 strategies for expanding early education talent pool

Pre-kindergarten will likely get more attention in 2021 at President-elect Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress say early childhood education will be a top funding priority. 

How one state is using $100M in funds to boost literacy

Tennessee's new Reading 360 program hopes to get students on a path to success by third grade.

How one state is developing its own micro-credentials for teachers

The flexibility of micro-credentials for teacher PD has inspired Delaware Department of Education officials to begin developing their own professional development badges. 

Biden chooses Cardona as next Secretary of Education

The 45-year-old former teacher and principal has been a strong proponent of in-person learning as Connecticut Commissioner.

The power of a promise and student support, 32 years later

A study from the National Urban League and Merrill Lynch looking back at a cohort of urban children in the 1980s shows how impactful encouragement can be.

Teaching in a crisis: Finding solutions during a pandemic

Six teachers discuss how they are creatively managing different types of instruction, and how policymakers and stakeholders can help.

Teaching in a crisis: Life on the front lines and on video screens

Six educators share their thoughts on the fear of COVID-19, the connections with students and parents and the staffing shortages in schools.

Teaching in a crisis: Educators discuss morale amid COVID-19

Six teachers across the country reflect on instruction, time management and learning in 2020.

As COVID cases spike among children, concerns rise

Though hospitalizations and deaths are very low, the American Academy of Pediatrics notes the effects the pandemic is having on education and mental health.

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