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Christina Weiland

@weilanch.bsky.social

Karl and Martha Kohn Professor of Social Policy, University of Michigan | Early education researcher | Mom, WV native, #firstgen | big fan of mountains, trees, the 90s

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Christina Weiland@weilanch.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Just published! We find that Michigan Transitional Kindergarten: - Improved kindergarten readiness (0.9 SD) - Boosted math through third grade (0.2-0.3 SDs) - Moved children into special education earlier, but might reduce use of services in the longer run. academic.oup.com/chidev/advan...

Impacts of Michigan Transitional Kindergarten through third grade

Abstract. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a relatively new and under-researched model of early childhood education. Using data from Michigan TK, this stu

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Paola Guerrero-Rosada@paolaguerreror.bsky.social · 6mo ago

How much time do Pre-K students spend learning different things? TLDR: It depends on how you measure it. With @weilanch.bsky.social, Meghan McCormick, and Catherine Snow, we compared two classroom time-use instruments using the same classroom videos. Read open access here: shorturl.at/LPnai

When time is relative: Pre-K classroom time use is measure sensitive

Time use measures are used to characterize children’s instructional experiences in pre-kindergarten (Pre-K). Although time use is an actionable aspect…

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University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy@fordschool.bsky.social · 6mo ago

@weilanch.bsky.social comments on Michigan’s Tri-Share program. When discussing solving financial difficulties of paying for child care, Weiland says, “Tri-Share is never going to solve the problem.” Read her full thoughts here: https://myumi.ch/P3X2y

Michigan’s solution to child care costs could go national. Advocates say it’s not enough.

An effort to expand a Michigan child care pilot program nationally faces two common hurdles: affordability and access.

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Josh Cowen@joshcowenmi.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Important, clever paper by MI-based team. @weilanch.bsky.social Basically, most kids flagged for 3rd-grade retention in MI weren’t retained. But did get add’l supports—as did kids near the retention point. Those supports spurred academic gains, raising doubts about retention impacts elsewhere.

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Cara Jackson@carajackson.bsky.social · last yr.

Today is the final day of work for many dedicated, talented employees at the Institute of Education Sciences. I am thankful for their service, and I hope that they find new roles that continue their mission of supporting education research that serves as a public good.

Christina Weiland@weilanch.bsky.social · last yr.

Using data from Michigan, we find that third grade retention for struggling readers may be a much less important component of the benefits of literacy reforms than previously understood. (Thx, @annenberginstitute.bsky.social, for the dissemination bump!)

Annenberg Institute@annenberginstitute.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 #EdWorkingPapers: Flagged for retention, but not retained: Michigan’s 3rd-grade retention policy raised reading scores largely by triggering extra help, not holding kids back. 🔍Jordan Berne, Brian Jacob, @weilanch.bsky.social, Katharine Strunk 📄 edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1188

chloe gibbs@chloergibbs.bsky.social · last yr.

🧵 But since Head Start's inception, there have been disagreements about whether or not the program "works." So let's review what we know from rigorous research on Head Start's effectiveness, and let's start with what it means for the program to work. 🧵 1/n

Christina Samuels@casamuels.bsky.social · last yr.

Hours after we published this story on our site we received news that staffers in five of Head Start's 10 regional offices were put on leave. We're trying to track the on-the-ground implications -- please email me at samuels@hechingerreport.org or Signal cas.37 hechingerreport.org/head-start-i...

Head Start is turning 60. Will the federal child care program make it to 61?

Providers operating on ‘razor-thin margins’ worry about the possibility of deep cuts

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Christina Weiland@weilanch.bsky.social · last yr.

Head Start, which serves over 800K children and their families all over the country, was hit hard today by the HHS layoffs. <1% of HS’s annual funding is spent on federal staff. nhsa.org/press_releas...

NHSA Expresses Deep Concern Over Administration Shuttering Regional Offices

NHSA is deeply concerned about the closing of regional offices and HHS's reorganization without open communication or a clear plan for how the administration intends on supporting Head Start.

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Jonathan Ladd@jonathanmladd.com · last yr.

Georgetown has put together resources for federal workers who may be facing a transition in jobs. These include various seminars and workshops, as well as tuition scholarships providing a discount on many master's programs and certificates. Please spread the word to anybody who might benefit.

Federal Workforce Transition Resources - Georgetown Graduate School

The Georgetown Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is offering resources to assist in federal workforce transitions. Check out our career seminars to learn more.

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Paola Guerrero-Rosada@paolaguerreror.bsky.social · last yr.

As universal prekindergarten (UPK) expands, understanding which community-based organizations (CBOs) apply—and why—matters for equity and access. With @weilanch.bsky.social, Meghan McCormick, Catherine Snow. Read more: edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1151 #ECE #UPK #EquitableECE #EduSky #WomaninQuant

Count Me In? Identifying Factors That Predict Centers’ Application to Boston’s Mixed-Delivery Universal Pre-K Program

Universal prekindergarten (UPK) programs often expand through mixed-delivery systems by offering seats in public schools and community-based centers (CBOs). Although this approach aims to meet varied ...

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