In the wake of the Common Core academic push down on America’s kindergartners, a new report by Lilian G. Katz argues that excessive and early formal instruction can be damaging to our youngest children in the long term. Today, Defending the Early Years is proud to release Lively Minds: Distinctions between academic versus intellectual goals for young … Read more
What is kindergarten readiness assessment? Why is Defending the Early Years concerned about the current state of readiness assessment? What can parents, teachers, and policymakers do about inappropriate kindergarten assessment? Answers to these questions and more can be found in DEY’s newest report, “Straight Talk About Kindergarten Readiness Assessment,” written by Stephanie Feeney, Ph.D., Professor … Read more
6 Reasons to Reject Common Core State Standards for K – Grade 3 and 6 Principles to Guide Policy With the spring testing season heavily upon us, DEY has a new document which we believe will help teachers and parents understand why the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are inappropriate for Kindergarten – 3rd Grade. It will also help teachers … Read more