Madelyn Gardner
Effective Teacher Professional Development
Topics: Teacher and Leader DevelopmentTags: Professional developmentTeacher professional learning is of increasing interest as one way to support the increasingly complex skills students need to succeed in the 21st century. However, many teacher professional development initiatives appear ineffective in supporting changes in teacher practices and student… more →
Untangling the Evidence on Preschool Effectiveness: Insights for Policymakers
Topics: Student LearningResearch showing that high-quality preschool benefits children’s early learning and later life outcomes has led to increased state engagement in public preschool. However, mixed results from evaluations of two programs—Tennessee’s Voluntary Pre-K program and Head Start—have left many… more →
The Road to High-Quality Early Learning: Lessons From the States
Marjorie Wechsler, David Kirp, Titilayo Tinubu Ali, Madelyn Gardner, Anna Maier, Hanna Melnick, Patrick M. Shields.Topics: Policy, Politics, and GovernanceAlthough there is considerable research on the elements of high-quality preschool and its many benefits, particularly for low-income children and English learners, little information is available to policymakers about how to convert their visions of good early education into on-the-ground… more →