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Weiland explains hurdles for early childhood education

Aug 13, 2021

As the new school year begins, many early childhood educators are wondering what the year will look like. Christina Weiland, associate professor of education and faculty co-director of the Education Policy Initiative, explained to WXYZ the obstacles...

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Weiland and colleagues discuss findings of pre-existing inequalities, increased stress within early childhood education

Jun 22, 2021

The Education Policy Initiative (EPI) along with the Urban Institute and other early childhood experts, recently dug into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on early childhood development. Their report, "Historic Crisis, Historic Opportunity:...

Photo of young children and their teachers in a classroom. By Yan Krukov

Melissa Clark: Supplying disadvantaged schools with effective teachers

Apr 7, 2014 1:14:56

Melissa Clark presents findings from the first large-scale experimental study of secondary math teachers from TFA. April, 2014.

Matthew Springer: Teacher pay for performance

Sep 22, 2010 1:41:48

Matthew Springer discusses the impact of the POINT intervention on student achievement as well as teacher behavior and organizational dynamics. September, 2010.