Research

Current articles on the most recent reports, studies, and research concerning education.

Computer Tool Sizes Up Math, Science Policies

Through simulations that adjust for hundreds of variables, the modeling system helps assess methods for improving STEM education. July 8, 2009

Businesses Should Provide Online Safety Education, Report Says

A team of educators, media company officials, policymakers, and public health experts recommends that businesses provide resources and information to parents and children about online safety before, during, and after children use their Web sites. Updated: July 9, 2009

Poll Finds School Leaders Cool to Performance Pay

A survey by the American Association of School Administrators finds fewer than half interested in such compensation plans. July 6, 2009

NRC Urges Greater Focus on Preschool Math

The National Research Council says early-childhood education needs to build a better foundation for children’s mathematical success. July 2, 2009

Studies Probe 'Value-Added' Measures

As a method for evaluating teachers’ effectiveness, researchers say, the technique has some drawbacks. July 1, 2009

News Briefs

Effort, Engagement, and Student Learning

For students to tackle “evolutionarily novel” material in reading, math, and other subjects, schools need to emphasize effort and persistence, says a new study. June 16, 2009

Video Games

A new study reports about 8 percent of 8- to 18-year-olds in the United States demonstrate pathological patterns of video-game play. June 16, 2009

Survey Finds More High School Students Giving Up 'Dream Schools'

The economic crisis is forcing more students to settle for less-expensive college options. June 16, 2009

School Choice

Education scholars examine the impact of school choice in a “post-desegregation era.” June 16, 2009

After-School Programs

A new survey suggests that both after-school programs and their young clients are feeling the pinch of the economic recession. June 16, 2009

Social Skills of Online Students

A study suggests virtual education classes may help, not hinder, the development of students' social skills. June 9, 2009

More News Briefs

SREB Urges Greater Focus on Middle Grades in South

The Southern Regional Education Board says many states set standards too low and need to better prepare students for high school. June 30, 2009

Scholars Make Case for Integration

Researchers travel to Capitol Hill to present new findings on the academic benefits of racially mixed schools. June 17, 2009

Researchers Mull STEM Gender Gap

Despite evidence that women have achieved parity on math and science achievement tests, men still outnumber women at the top levels of most of those fields. June 16, 2009

Study Puts Results of International Tests on Common Metric

A new study uses a common metric to give letter grades that allow for the comparison of student math achievement across nations. June 16, 2009

Study Casts Doubt on Charter School Results

An analysis of half of the nation’s charter schools finds 17 percent of students faring better than their public school counterparts and 37 percent faring worse. June 15, 2009

NAEP Finds Schools' Offerings in Arts Hold Steady

The report shows about half of 8th graders attended schools that offered classes—the same as in 1997 when the assessment was last given. June 15, 2009

Nations Performing at Top Committed to Broad Curriculum

A new report contends the key to math and science success is a broad curriculum where arts and humanities aren’t sacrificed. June 9, 2009

Commentary

Data, Data Everywhere, But Not a Drop to Use

“Data systems designed with usage in mind can help build the internal capacity schools and districts need to survive the upheavals of economic crisis, ever-changing political platforms, and the rapidly revolving door of superintendents,” writes Diane Kline. May 28, 2009

Teacher Transfers Linked to Influx of Black Students

Study of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, N.C., district after desegregation finds movement of teachers. Updated: June 5, 2009

Chicago Group Promotes Links for Districts, Researchers

Updated: June 9, 2009

Commentary

Lessons Learned From the Chicago Public Schools

May 26, 2009

Critics: Ireland Slow to Protect Students

May 21, 2009, AP

Church Shamed by Irish School Abuse Report

May 21, 2009, AP

Federal 'Mega-Event' Showcases School Technology