Resources from the Field
The views reflected in these publications are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Grantmakers for Education.
This report summarizes current cognitive-science research related to how young children — from birth to age eight — develop skills across three domains: agency, literacy, and numeracy.
This resource explores how visual arts support students’ academic success both within and outside of school settings by cultivating learning skills, boosting academic achievement and enhancing the educational experience of traditionally underserved students.
This policy brief provides a detailed look at 529 education savings plans including a breakdown of maximum annual dollar amounts and state tax deductions allowed, and more.
This brief presents a new approach to support the development of early math skills in young children. The approach synthesizes the influence of parents, home environment, and children’s health care providers.
This report provides insight into innovative learning environment and course design developed at the state- and school-level to support the unique needs of students attending, and communities that are home to more than half of the country’s school districts - those in rural America.
This report details the findings from a 2017/18 pilot study of students and teacher participation in outdoor school programs across Oregon. This is an ongoing collaborative project of the Outdoor School Program and the Oregon Environmental Literacy Program.
High school students in rural parts of the U.S. face significant challenges accessing technology that may adversely affect their learning.
This policy brief begins by reviewing the educational and societal impacts of quality pre-K programs before revealing legislative changes to state pre-K funding in 2017-18. The brief highlights four states and breaks down total pre-K funding for all states, including year-over-year changes.
Findings from a national descriptive study of Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships reveal new information about how partnerships expand access to high quality, affordable care for infants and toddlers.
This report is a call to action, providing vision and guidance to ensure students have access to diverse and learner-ready teachers.