AEFP Live Handbook

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Grades are central to modern schooling, but grading remains a major target for reform. Grading policies continue to raise concerns about grade inflation and racial or gender-based bias. Learn more in Ethan Hutt’s (@ehutt.bsky.social) chapter: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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Early education programs improve children’s readiness for kindergarten. Learn more about the elements that ensure high-quality ECE in Christina Weiland (@weilanch.bsky.social) and Paola Guerrero Rosada's (@paolaguerreror.bsky.social) chapter, Quality in ECE: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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Transportation plays a key role in how families experience school choice. Learn more in Sarah W. Lenhoff (@sarahlenhoff.bsky.social) and Samuel Speroni’s chapter on transportation in school choice systems: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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School boards are a key site of educational policymaking. Learn more about the role of school boards and the debates surrounding them in James Bridgeforth and Rachel White's (@drrachelswhite.bsky.social) AEFP Live Handbook chapter: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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Rural schools are deeply embedded in their communities, serving as more than just educational institutions—they are hubs of social, cultural, and economic life. Learn more about education in rural areas in Sheneka Williams and Summer Hopper's Live Handbook chapter: livehandbook.org/miscellaneou...

Teacher Compensation Explore teacher compensation: How pay impacts teacher quality, performance, and retention. Discover key findings and evidence-based insights.

Teacher pay is central to building and sustaining the education workforce. For those interested in learning more, the AEFP Live Handbook has a chapter on teacher compensation: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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Attracting and retaining effective educators is one of the most effective ways for school leaders to deliver high-quality education. Learn how compensation shapes teacher experience & performance in Barbara Biasi's (@barbarabiasi.com) chapter: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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Learn more about the early childhood education landscape. In their chapter, Taryn Morrissey (@twmorrissey.bsky.social) and Jessica H. Rendon explore the fragmented nature of early care and education. Learn more: livehandbook.org/early-educat...

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Teachers are central to the operation of schools. Recent evidence shows the teaching profession has become less desirable, fueling widespread concerns about teacher shortages. Read more about teacher supply and turnover in Paul Bruno's (@paul-bruno.com) AEFP Live Handbook chapter:
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As the Fall semester kicks off, learn more about FAFSA and administrative burdens and how they may hinder student success in @mikekofoed.bsky.social's AEFP Live Handbook chapter: livehandbook.org/fafsa-simpli....

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As private school choice programs expand nationwide, Patrick Wolf and Ron Zimmer examine Vouchers and Education Savings Accounts in their AEFP Live Handbook chapter. Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-educati...

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Learn more about the broader benefits of early childhood care and education (ECE) programs.

@chloergibbs.bsky.social explores how ECE fosters children’s development while supporting parents and families.

Read the chapter: livehandbook.org/early-educat...