Loss of federal funds could spell a difficult CMS budget cycle, district leaders say
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is looking at a “very difficult” budget year, with cuts to federal grants and a tight budget ...
The Texas Tribune3d
This Texas school district invested in a pre-K center that’s specifically designed for younger students
Alief Independent School District is among a growing number of districts across the country to spend money on buildings ...
The Chronicle of Higher Education8h
The Rise (and Fall?) of the National Science Foundation
It wasn’t until the 1950 establishment of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the largest funding source for basic ...
Houston Public Media2d
Districts such as Houston’s Alief ISD are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds
Students sit in the gym at Alief ISD’s Jefferson Early Learning Center. The gym's flooring is made of layered vinyl to ...
EdSurge2d
Could Play Boost Students’ Math Performance?
Research has linked long term development of math skills with certain kinds of play. For some researchers, it’s clear that American students don’t ...
The Hechinger Report4d
Districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds
The gym floor is made of “pre-K friendly” layered vinyl ... which serves about 40,000 children in west Houston, is one of a growing number of districts across the country to pump money into creating a ...
Why some school districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds
Research shows that custom spaces affect child behavior and teacher satisfaction, so some school districts are revamping ...
Stnonline.com4d
Superintendent Snapshot: Recognizing Every Student
Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat recognizes that every student’s schedule is different and should offer flexible options to ensure ...
New America1d
Identifying English Learners in Pre-K: State Policies, Rationale, and Practices
See here to read our first blog post that describes findings from a 50-state scan of policies and guidance for identifying ...