Susan Frey
Sue Frey wrote for EdSource from 1999 until 2017, and during that time served in several editorial roles for the organization. She holds a B.A. in International Studies from Ohio State University and a B.A. with honors in Journalism from San Jose State University.
All articles by Susan Frey
Teachers gearing up for new approach to science
The new science standards allow young students develop their own experiments.
Susan Frey
August 12, 2015
Study of brain scans may show impact of poverty on academic achievement
Children whose family income was below the poverty line were the most adversely affected.
Susan Frey
August 7, 2015
States may soon have to report on progress of homeless, foster youth
The proposed amendment would create two new subgroups of students: foster and homeless youth.
Susan Frey
August 3, 2015
Early education gets noticed in proposed revise of No Child Left Behind
The Senate version of the bill features a competitive grant program.
Susan Frey
July 24, 2015
Congress sends mixed messages regarding after-school program funding
Advocates are encouraged that the program is receiving bipartisan support.
Susan Frey
July 22, 2015
Flat funding threatens push for quality after-school programs
An increase in employee costs are straining budgets.
Susan Frey
July 20, 2015
Budget allocates $10 million for training in positive discipline
The one-time funding supports multi-tiered approaches to discipline.
Susan Frey
July 16, 2015
Injunction would require trauma training for Compton Unified staff
The one-day training is seen as the first step in dealing with chronic trauma.
Susan Frey
July 10, 2015
Study says reading aloud to children, more than talking, builds literacy
Picture books are more likely than speech to include uncommon words.
Susan Frey
July 8, 2015
School districts find ways to support low-income infants and toddlers
Districts want to ensure that children are ready for kindergarten.
Susan Frey
June 24, 2015
New standards – including a longer day – proposed for Head Start
The standards would require a six-hour day and 180 days a year.
Susan Frey
June 19, 2015
Early education makes substantial gains in state budget
The budget supports preschool and programs for infants and toddlers.
Susan Frey
June 17, 2015
Legislators pass a bigger budget for schools and early ed
The governor has pushed for a more fiscally conservative budget.
Susan Frey
June 15, 2015
Budget committee proposes large funding increase for early ed
Spending would increase for preschool and child care for low-income families.
Susan Frey
June 10, 2015
Survey shows Western students less likely to be enrolled in music classes
Most teachers and parents believe access to music and arts education is very important.