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3 weeks ago | rand.org | Sabrina Lee |Ashley Woo |Julia H. Kaufman |Sy Doan

Key Findings About one-half of teachers serving MLLs reported feeling not at all or only somewhat prepared to teach MLLs. Addressing the needs of MLLs ranked low among principals' priorities for selecting teachers' professional learning and instructional materials, even in schools with a moderate to large proportion of MLLs. Slightly less than one-third of teachers serving MLLs reported that their curriculum materials were adequate for helping MLLs master their state standards and language in...

Jan 23, 2024 | nasbe.org | Eric Hirsch |Sam Shaw |Sy Doan

While the availability of aligned, high-quality materials lags what science standards demand, states can press the market for better ones.

Jan 23, 2024 | nasbe.org | Sy Doan |Jocelyn Pickford |Kate Poteet

Our refereed journal, the State Education Standard, includes articles by subject-matter experts, who provide insight into education policy issues that are significant for state boards of education. An editorial advisory board comprising state board members reads and comments on drafts of each major article of the Standard prior to its approval for publication.

Jan 23, 2024 | nasbe.org | Sy Doan |Jocelyn Pickford |Kate Poteet

A network of states move the needle on quality without usurping local control.

Jan 23, 2024 | nasbe.org | Jocelyn Pickford |Kate Poteet |Sy Doan

State boards can take a lesson from the work of leading states.