It’s no secret that our education system continues to struggle with issues of race and diversity. I recently saw this firsthand when my son’s school...
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In 2010, the Hewlett Foundation committed to an ambitious vision for improving public education in the U.S.: Ensuring underserved students develop the skills and knowledge...
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Few states have had as exciting a journey for public education as Delaware. Fueled by multi-million dollar grants, a committed coalition of public and private...
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As a Hispanic, first-generation college graduate teaching in Houston, one of the many ways I connected with my students was through our shared identity. When...
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The year was 2013. Opposition to the Common Core—and to the new assessments aligned to these more rigorous standards—was running high. And states were suddenly...
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Think back to your days as a high school student. Did you take the SAT or ACT test? Did you take other standardized tests, maybe...
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Education First hires the most talented and passionate educators and policy advisors in P-20 public education so that we can bring deep, practical expertise to...
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“Formative assessment is the way we ensure that the kids are learning. I can stand up there and spout stuff all day long. If I...
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