Background/Context: The importance of vision care begins at an early age, with doctors recommending screenings at multiple stages prior to reaching school age and throughout adolescence (Mathers et al., 2010; Solebo et al., 2015). Addressing unaddressed vision needs at an early age is particularly important due to the strong connection between…

This report summarizes 2008-2009 data from several Austin Independent School District efforts to promote parent and community involvement.

Despite skyrocketing growth in its English Language Learner (ELL) population, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has been remarkably effective in improving outcomes for ELL students across the district. Achievement has increased, and gaps between ELL students and their native English-speaking peers have decreased. This success is intentional.…

The Pre-Elementary Education Longitudinal Study (PEELS), funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is examining the characteristics of children receiving preschool special education, the services they receive, their transitions across educational levels, and their performance over time on assessments of academic and adaptive skills. PEELS…

This bulletin presents statistics of state school systems in 1937-38. For the most part statistics presented in this chapter relate to public elementary and secondary schools in 48 States, the District of Columbia, and the outlying parts of the United States. Such data were submitted by States for nonpublic schools are incorporated in separate…