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Bornfreund, Laura; Ewen, Danielle; Loewenberg, Aaron; McDonald, Davida; Rafa, Alyssa; Weyer, Matt – Education Commission of the States, 2020
The start of kindergarten signifies the beginning of elementary school and everything that may come with it: a new building, new teachers, new expectations, and a different routine and culture. These new students transition into kindergarten from different settings, bringing with them a variety of assets and experiences. From a holistic…
Descriptors: State Policy, Kindergarten, Student Adjustment, Young Children
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Brodersen, R. Marc; Yanoski, David; Mason, Katie; Apthorp, Helen; Piscatelli, Jennifer – Regional Educational Laboratory Central, 2017
Competency-based education--also known as proficiency-based, mastery-based, and performance-based education--has received increased attention in recent years as an education approach that may help ensure that students graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills necessary for college and their careers. In competency-based education,…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Elementary Secondary Education, State Policy, Educational Policy
Piscatelli, Jennifer; Lee, Chiqueena – National School Climate Center, 2011
The National School Climate Center (NSCC) completed a 50-state policy scan on state school climate and anti-bullying policies to better understand the current state policy infrastructure supporting the development of positive school climates. This policy brief examines the current status of school climate and anti-bullying policies in each state,…
Descriptors: Bullying, Prevention, Educational Environment, State Policy