Is silence really golden when it comes to our youngest learners? Meagan Fowler makes the case for the importance of conversation in early childhood education.
Pre-K Education 
The Long-Term Gains Vs. the Short-Term Costs of Pre-K
Though it’s often lost in the shuffle, research suggests that pre-K is just as important to future student success as common core, charters and vouchers! Read more here.
Pre-K’s Failure and Lack of Civic Trust
Our school is currently constructing a gymnasium for our kids, and every day I walk past the portable unit where the construction workers take their breaks. I’ve started having short conversations with one many in particular, a long time Memphian… Read More ›
I’m Voting for PreK and So Should You
Tomorrow, Memphians have a chance to go to the polls and vote for a small, small sales tax (half a percent, or $0.005 on every dollar) increase to support public education. The average family would barely see any dent in… Read More ›
State Rep. Needs A Fact Check on Pre-K: Edlinks 10/20
Several edlinks from the past few days: State Rep. Bill Dunn (R-Knoxville) has written a decidedly anti-Pre-K editorial in the commercial appeal. I have a couple thoughts on this. First, why is a representative from a small government part who… Read More ›
Responsibly Raising Taxes: Mayor Names Pre-K Board
Be sure to follow us by email by signing up for updates on our home page! On November 21st, residents of Memphis will head to the polls and vote on whether or not to support a sales tax increase to… Read More ›
The Importance of Pre-K: A Teacher’s Perspective
ABCs, 123s, red, blue, green, and yellow! These are the least of skills one Kindergarten teacher believes all children should know upon entering her class. “I would expect a student to know his name, how to spell and recognize it,… Read More ›
Move Evidence for the Benefits of Pre-K: EdLinks 8.9
Several pieces of education news in the past few days: Shelby County Schools has released the salaries of the current superintendent’s cabinet members. Turns out or salaries are similar to other school districts of a similar size. Judge Mays rules… Read More ›
Financial Support for PreK? Memphis City Council Says Yes
Today in the commercial appeal: Memphis voters will consider this fall a sales-tax increase designed to fund a pre-kindergarten program and lower the property-tax rate. The Memphis City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday for a referendum in October or… Read More ›
Calling All Teachers to Twitter! Edlinks 8/5
Your edlinks for Monday, August 5th, and a very happy first day of school to all the Shelby County Educators out there! EdWeek: twitter is a great way for teachers to get informed, but only around 5 percent of teachers… Read More ›
