Research
Education news, analysis, and opinion about research about education
The State of Teaching, 2026
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
Student Well-Being & Movement
From Our Research Center
6 Reasons Teachers Don’t Feel Equipped to Teach SEL
Lack of time and limited resources make it hard for teachers to emphasize social-emotional skills.
Early Childhood
Teachers Blame Parents for Young Learners' Deficits. But There's a Bigger Story
Teachers and parents are experiencing similar levels of stress caring for and educating kids.
Recruitment & Retention
From Our Research Center
Want to Recruit Teachers? Restrict Student Cellphone Use During School
Many school districts now limit student cellphone use during school hours.
Reading & Literacy
How the Science of Reading Is Reshaping Teaching: What the Data Say
A nationally representative survey shows how reading curriculum, PD, and teacher practice have shifted.
Classroom Technology
From Our Research Center
What Happens When Schools Restrict Cellphone Use
New survey sheds light on how cellphone restrictions are improving student behavior and engagement.
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Explore research on handwriting automaticity and sentence construction, plus strategies to improve writing instruction across grades K–3.
Classroom Technology
Students Can Hear Questions Aloud When They Take Many Tests. Does It Help?
Text-to-speech tech helps some students answer questions correctly, but hurts others' performance.
Education Funding
Trump Sidestepped Congress on More Than $1 Billion in Ed. Spending Last Year
Newly published documents show how the Ed. Dept. departed from Congress' plans.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
We Studied How AI Shapes Teachers’ Well-Being. Here’s What We Found
Stop asking if AI will help teachers save time. Ask if it will make the job more sustainable.
College & Workforce Readiness
Reports
Work-Based Learning in Postsecondary Education: Results of a National Survey
Based on a 2025 survey, this report examines key questions about educator perspectives on work-based learning in postsecondary education.
Federal
A Federal School Cellphone Policy? Big Barriers Stand in the Way
Other countries have nationwide restrictions, but in the U.S., states and districts have set the agenda.
Classroom Technology
Explainer
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Screen Time: An Explainer
Too much screen time is bad for kids. But what does that mean for schools?
Artificial Intelligence
Frustration, Skepticism: Survey Reveals Shifting Gen Z Attitudes Toward AI
The Gallup survey shows that K-12 schools are increasingly allowing students to use AI.
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