Research

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

Researchers found large gains in math scores for 4th graders and moderate ones for 8th graders, but no similar evidence for reading achievement. November 20, 2009

Commentary

Cellphones in Schools: Flip ’Em Open

With online cheating growing and the use of mobile devices a way of life for students, schools cannot continue to operate as if nothing is changing, writes Matt Levinson. November 20, 2009

U.N. Says More Children in School and Fewer Dying

November 19, 2009, AP

Anti-Violence Program Targets Chicago Boys

Two community groups will offer counseling and sports while University of Chicago researchers study whether this approach helps curb violence. November 19, 2009

Scholars: Parent-School Ties Should Shift in Teen Years

Adolescents’ needs have been overlooked by researchers and policymakers intent on boosting parental engagement, a new book concludes. November 17, 2009

News Briefs

Stereotype Awareness

November 17, 2009

Autism and Handwriting

November 17, 2009

Teacher Quality

A new paper from the National Academy of Education argues that, while weeding out ineffective teachers is important, improving the supply of skilled teachers is "critical." November 10, 2009

9th Grade Bulge

Over the 2004-05 school year, more than 90,000 students from six states repeated 9th grade, according to a new report that is aimed at getting a statistical handle on what researchers call the "9th grade bulge." November 10, 2009

High School Exit Exams

The stakes attached to high school exit exams have risen since 2002, with 16 more states withholding diplomas from students who can't pass them than did so that year. November 10, 2009

Lead and Learning

At least 25 percent of students in Detroit’s public schools tested positive for elevated blood-lead levels between birth and age 5, possibly leading to a significant impact on their education achievement. November 10, 2009

More News Briefs

Study of Harlem Children's Zone Finds Gaps Closing

But study does not say whether improved performance is from schools alone, or from schools and wrap-around services. November 17, 2009

Test Scores Rise for Students With Disabilities

A new study shows gains for 4th graders on state tests used for accountability purposes under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. November 17, 2009

Half of States Now Offer Online-Learning Programs

A report shows steep growth both in state e-learning initiatives and in the numbers of K-12 students taking advantage of them. November 16, 2009

Education Department to Demand School Pay Data

The goal of the plan is to find out how salary spending differs between schools receiving Title I funds and lower-poverty ones. November 16, 2009

Ohio Professor Tallies Unofficial Chinese Schools

November 16, 2009, AP

Study of Harlem Children's Zone Finds Gaps Closing

It’s not clear whether the gains are driven by the initiative’s charter schools alone, or in combination with wraparound services it provides for families. November 12, 2009

Report Calls for Improvements to 'Human Capital' Practices

A national task force says states and districts must pay new attention to the 'people side' of education. November 10, 2009

States Lag in Educational Innovation, Report Says

A new report card finds little to celebrate in areas such as technology, high school quality, and removing ineffective teachers. Updated: November 13, 2009

Schools Found Doing Better Job Flagging Pupils for Meals Help

Researchers report that half of U.S. children will be on food stamps at some point. November 9, 2009

Web Connects K-12 Students With Scientists

November 9, 2009

Strife Slows La. Online School Study

November 9, 2009, AP

Too Few Youths Eligible for Military, Leaders Say

Updated: November 9, 2009

Paper Calls for Focus on High School Teachers

Updated: November 9, 2009

National Panel Urges Upgrades to Teacher Workforce

November 4, 2009