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Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, M.S. SpEd; Ma-TESOL It’s no secret that the face of education has changed dramatically over the past ten years or so. Teachers across the country are working hard to equip children with the skills needed for success in the 21st century world. In addition to instilling in students the flexibility to […]
Illinois Early Childhood Education Illinois, known as the “Prairie State”, earns average rankings for its overall public education system but excellent rankings for early childhood education. It is ranked the 28th state in the nation for education, receiving an overall state grade of “C+” in Education Week’s 2013 annual rankings. The state earned its highest […]
New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education New Mexico, known as the “Land of Enchantment” for its scenic beauty, earns below-average rankings for its overall public education system. It is ranked the 35th state in the nation, receiving an overall state grade of “C” in Education Week’s 2013 annual rankings. However, it earned its highest grade of […]
Early Childhood Education in Indiana Indiana, known as the “Hoosier State”, earns average rankings for its overall public education system. It is ranked 20th in the nation, receiving an overall state grade of “C+” in Education Week’s 2013 annual rankings. However, it ranked number one in the nation in the Standards, Assessments, and Accountability category, […]
The State of Early Childhood Education in Louisiana Louisiana, most famously known for the city of New Orleans, has been working hard to improve its educational reputation. It jumped eight places in 2012 on Education Week’s “Quality Counts” report, moving from the 23rd state in the nation to the 15th. To continue this growth, the […]
Early Childhood Education in Washington, D.C. The District of Columbia, our nation’s capital – more commonly referred to as Washington, D.C. – is home to many historical landmarks and national museums. The district earns below-average marks for its overall public education system, in comparison to the fifty states. It is ranked the 45th best education […]
The State of Early Childhood Education in Wyoming Wyoming, known as the “Cowboy State”, earns average marks for its overall public education. It is ranked the 23rd among the states in education, receiving an overall grade of “C+” in Education Week’s 2013 annual rankings. It earned its lowest score of “D+” in the K-through-12 Achievement […]
West Virginia’s Early Childhood Education Scene West Virginia, known as the “Mountain State”, earns high rankings for its overall public education system. It is ranked 12th in the nation for education, receiving an overall state grade of “B-” inEducation Week’s2013 annual rankings. It earned its lowest grade of “F” in the K-through-12 Achievement category. However, […]
Early Childhood Education in Ohio Ohio, known for both its big cities and its broad stretches of farmland, earns above-average rankings for its overall public education system. It is ranked 12th in the nation for education, receiving an overall grade of “B-” in Education Week’s 2013 annual rankings. It earned its lowest grade of “C” […]
Early Childhood Education in Massachusetts Massachusetts, a New England state known for its many historical landmarks, also earns stellar rankings in many educational categories. Massachusetts has come in as the state leader year after year on the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) and as of 2012 is consistently producing high test scores (Tampa Bay […]
