Data on U.S. College Degrees Called Misleading

Statistics used to make the case that the United States no longer leads the world in higher education are “a mess,” a scholar argues. (November 4, 2009)

NCES Finds States Lowered 'Proficiency' Bar

Proficiency standards became less rigorous from 2005 to 2007 in a number of states, says a study by the National Center for Education Statistics. (October 29, 2009)

Turnover in Principalship Focus of Research

Studies are showing that many principals don't stay on the job long, and that those who leave don't take other jobs as school leaders. (October 26, 2009)

Sizer's Legacy Seen in Push to Revamp High Schools

The long career of Theodore R. Sizer, who died this week, included books that helped inspire a movement for more personalized schooling. (October 23, 2009)

Pre-K Lessons Linked to TV Produce Gains in Literacy, Study Says

Low-income preschoolers taught with video and games from educational programs made progress in early literacy skills, a study has found. (October 14, 2009)

Teacher Compensation Ripe for Change, Authors Say

Interest in new pay plans for teachers has gone in cycles, a new book says, but the latest surge of attention could last longer. (October 13, 2009)

Scholars Spar Over Research Methods Used to Evaluate Charters

A scholar at Stanford University defends her study's mostly negative findings on charter schools against criticisms from a colleague who found positive results for charters in New York City. (October 8, 2009)

Achievement Gaps Continue to Narrow, Report Says

Despite progress, the gaps continue to remain as large as 20 percentage points or more in some states, the study indicates. (October 1, 2009)

After-School Programs Net Gains in Math, Not Reading

Researchers found that students taught an "enhanced" math program had a month's edge over peers in other after-school programs. (September 30, 2009)

Management Guru Says 'Student Load' Key to Achievement

Higher scores are linked to lowering the number of students to teach and the number of papers to grade. (September 28, 2009)

Student-to-College 'Mismatch' Seen as Graduation-Rate Issue

One reason so many talented students leave college without a diploma may be that they enroll in schools for which they are overqualified, a new book suggests. (September 21, 2009)

25 Groups Across Globe Create World Research Association

Twenty-five education research groups from around the world announced plans last week to create an umbrella group called the World Education Research Association to promote studies in the field. (September 22, 2009)

Researchers Try to Promote Students' Ability to Argue

A little-developed skill gets fresh recognition as essential for success in school and beyond. (September 14, 2009)

Community College a Research Puzzle

The Obama administration wants to graduate more students, but few studies can guide the way in a sector with high remediation rates. (September 1, 2009)