Research
Education news, analysis, and opinion about research about education
The State of Teaching
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
Teaching
Opinion
What Teachers Should Know About Education Research
"Evidence-based" is the key piece of research in education. But what does that mean?
Artificial Intelligence
More Teens Than You Think Have Been 'Deepfake' Targets
A growing number of teenagers know someone who has been the target of AI-generated pornographic images or videos.
School & District Management
Extreme Weather Disruptions Compound Students' Lost Learning
Fires, storms, and other natural disasters can disrupt learning beyond just missed instruction. Planning can help schools recover faster.
Education Funding
How the Trump Administration's 'Indiscriminate Cutting' Will Affect Students
The cuts have come fast in recent weeks, imperiling data collection, teacher-training funds, and problem-solving for states and school districts.
Teaching Profession
Webinar
Key Insights to Elevate and Inspire Today’s Teachers
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Classroom Technology
What Are the Best Ways to Manage Cellphones in Schools?
Teaching kids responsible use of their devices is important regardless of the level of restrictions.
Federal
Opinion
Education Research Is in the Trump Administration's Cross Hairs
DOGE took a "chainsaw" to the Ed. Dept's grant programs. Morgan Polikoff has four suggestions for his research colleagues.
Education Funding
Does Money Matter for Schools? NAEP Scores Reopen the Debate
A provocative set of graphs has kicked off a debate over whether—and how—more money can improve student outcomes.
Federal
Educators Reeling as Trump Takes 'Sledgehammer' to Education Department Contracts
Research projects and services came to a sudden standstill as Trump abruptly revoked nearly $900 million in Education Department contracts.
Student Achievement
Districts Recovering From an Achievement Slide Have This in Common
Districts' progress may be related to how they used federal COVID-relief funds, a new analysis finds.
Federal
Trump Admin. Suddenly Cancels Dozens of Education Department Contracts
The Trump administration abruptly terminated dozens of contracts financed by the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education.
School & District Management
Do Students Suffer When a Superintendent Leaves? A New Study Has an Answer
A new study is the first in a while to explore how students fare academically when there's turnover in the district's top office.
Student Achievement
Americans' Satisfaction With Public Schools Hits 24-Year Low
Satisfaction with public education continues to decline, Gallup poll shows.
Student Achievement
From Our Research Center
Learning Recovery Has Stalled. What Should Schools Do Next?
Students are still not fully caught up, educators said in a new survey.