Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Reflection Guide - New America
WEBThis resource is intended to support the reflective practice and ongoing learning of culturally responsive teachers. It can help teachers assess their personal strengths and develop a plan to sharpen their practice. Additionally, this guide can and should be used by those who support teachers. Teacher preparation faculty, mentors, coaches, and ...
Perception vs. Reality: The Typical College Student - New America
WEBReality. Without better data, it’s difficult to find a definitive answer to this question. We do know that 59 percent of full-time, first-time students at four-year institutions completed a bachelor’s or equivalent degree within six years, and that 32 percent of full-time, first-time students at two-year institutions completed a credential ...
Mandatory and Discretionary Spending - New America
WEBAbout the Topic. There are two types of spending in the federal budget process: discretionary and mandatory. Discretionary spending is spending that is subject to the appropriations process, whereby Congress sets a new funding level each fiscal year (which begins October 1st) for programs covered in an appropriations bill. Roughly one-third, or ...
The Representation of Social Groups in U.S. Education Materials …
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · Amanda LaTasha Armstrong. Feb. 16, 2022. Abstract. This brief summarizes a recent report that synthesizes more than 160 studies to explore the connection between culturally responsive materials and learning, and to assess the frequency and portrayal of different racial, ethnic, and gender groups within printed and digital educational media.
What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching? - New America
WEBMelissa Tooley. April 18, 2022. A New America report was referenced in Education Week about the definition and benefits of Culturally Responsive Teaching. A 2019 analysis by the think tank New America found that all states include some combination of culturally responsive teaching competencies into their professional teaching standards, but ...
Reinventing the Think Tank - New America
WEBReinventing the Think Tank. The twenty-first century think tank has an opportunity to do more than just think. Our mission is instead to play a transformative role in the latest wave of American renewal of social, economic, and political opportunity. We have begun renewing and reinventing ourselves by bringing an innovative energy and approach ...
Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past …
WEBDec 12, 2022 · Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past and Current Voices. As 2022 ends, it can be tempting to forget intentions set during November, National Native American heritage month. Thus, take time to reflect on the reasons why the nation intentionally recognizes Native people and strategies to implement in …
3 Ways to Ensure English Learners Benefit From the Science of …
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Since 2013, 37 states plus the District of Columbia have enacted new reading laws and policies built on what is broadly referred to as the “Science of Reading” (SoR). This embrace of SoR was influenced by declining reading proficiency scores across the country as education and policy leaders, as well as parents, looked for a solution.. As this movement gained momentum, advocates and ...
Our Story - New America
WEBOur Story. We are dedicated to realizing the promise of America in an era of rapid technological and social change. At New America, our research and policy recommendations focus on five key thematic areas: education and work; family economic security and wellbeing; global politics for people and …
Terrorism in America After 9/11
WEBMission. People. Funding. Jobs & Fellowships. Press. A comprehensive, up-to-date source of online information about terrorist activity in the United States since 9-11.