This Education Trends report examines the different structures and strategies — including the creation of state offices, the consolidation of others, and collaboration and coordination across several state agencies –…
December 12, 2018
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3)
Nationwide
Accountability, Governance, Transitions
Kindergarten is one of our most popular search items, and it’s no surprise: The early learning years are some of the most crucial in a child’s development socially, emotionally and…
Unassigned
Today, we’re releasing How States Fund Pre-K: A Primer for Policymakers, which outlines funding mechanisms to consider to support pre-K programs — a growing line in many states’ budgets. All…
February 8, 2018
Blog Post
Unassigned
This special report discusses the revenue streams available for funding quality pre-K programs, and includes an overview of funding types and variations. *The description of Maine’s pre-K funding system was updated…
February 7, 2018
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3)
AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, ME, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OK, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Finance
This primer is a foundational resource for policymakers working on early education issues. It covers 12 issue areas that Education Commission of the States receives the most questions about from…
February 5, 2018
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3)
AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, MD, ME, MN, MS, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, VA, WA, WV, WY
Assessment, Finance, Governance, Standards & Curriculum, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders