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November 12, 2019

What happens after preschool matters for sustaining the preschool boost

Despite the popularity of preschool, there have been questions about how long its benefits last. New research may have pinpointed one factor that does matter in determining whether the pre-K boost endures: the quality of the child’s elementary school.

For better student outcomes, hire more Black teachers

Amid a shortfall of over 300,000 jobs in U.S. public education, Andre Perry emphasizes the importance of hiring Black teachers. For example, evidence shows that Black students who have one Black teacher by third grade are 7% more likely to graduate high school and 13% more likely to enroll in college.

What are charter schools and do they deliver?

About 3 million students attend charter schools across the United States. As a part of Brookings's Policy 2020 project, Jon Valant explains how they differ from traditional public schools and why they've become so controversial.