Teachers are the most influential of in-school factors that affect student achievement. Thus, if states are looking to improve instruction in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), they can start by developing…
April 20, 2021
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3)
AR, IA, ID, MD, OH, TN, UT
STEM/STEAM, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders, Transitions
Following a high-quality early care and pre-K experience, the kindergarten-through-third-grade years set the foundation upon which future learning builds; and strengthening this continuum creates opportunities for later success. Key components…
September 28, 2020
50-State Comparison
Early Education (P-3)
Nationwide
Assessment, Attendance, Standards & Curriculum, Teachers & Leaders
This Policy Guide, informed by experts in early education and STEM fields, identifies policies and actions a state can adopt to bring STEM opportunities to the early grades (pre-K through…
January 22, 2020
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3)
IA, ID, NV, UT, VA, WA
STEM/STEAM
This Policy Guide draws on work with five states to provide context and guidance for policymakers looking to strengthen the pre-K to K-3 continuum and create opportunities to close the…
April 22, 2019
Policy Report
Unassigned
AZ, CA, CO, DE, IL, KY, MA, MS
Governance, Standards & Curriculum, Teachers & Leaders, Transitions
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