A recently-published study from the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute found that Georgia’s state-funded pre-K programs “resulted in significantly better school readiness skills across domains of learning.” Participation in a pre-K program produced “significant positive outcomes for children, regardless of family income level or English language skills.” Improved school readiness was seen across multiple measures, […]
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National Education Association Releases State Rankings, Estimat...
The NEA has just released its Rankings of the States 2013 and Estimates of School Statistics 2014 report. We encourage everyone to review the report in its entirety. Here are just a few facts regarding North Carolina’s standing among the states: The U.S. average public school teacher salary for 2012–13 was $56,103. The average salary for […]
New NC Survey: The Public Schools Our Children Deserv...
The Public Schools Our Children Deserve? North Carolina Residents React to State Legislative Changes UNC-Wilmington Watson College of Education professors Robert Smith and Scott Imig developed a survey to gauge the reaction of North Carolinians regarding the quality and direction of public education in light of recent legislative changes. Coming on the heels of their December, 2013 survey of […]
Language-Gap Study Bolsters a Push for Pre...
Research psychologists at Stanford University have discovered that “By 18 months of age, toddlers from disadvantaged families are already several months behind more advantaged children in language proficiency.” Language acquisition holds the key to reading comprehension. This new study helps make another strong case for ensuring that children–especially those who live in low-income households–have access to […]