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.
Reading & Literacy
Video
How Reading Instruction Evolved in 2025, and What’s Ahead
Throughout 2025, Education Week has covered how states and districts are continuing to incorporate new instructional methods and materials.
English Learners
Reports
Instructing English Learners, In 10 Charts
This report summarizes survey findings related to English learners, including topics ranging from professional development to legal rulings.
Equity & Diversity
Reports
Educator Beliefs About School Diversity: Results of a National Survey
The EdWeek Research Center surveyed educators to understand how they see the necessity, feasibility, and impact of school integration today.
College & Workforce Readiness
From Our Research Center
Do Schools Put College Prep and CTE on Equal Footing? We Asked Educators
About a third of educators say college prep and CTE get equal treatment in their districts.
Teaching Profession
What We Know About Pre-K Teachers: Salaries, Support, and More
A new RAND report shows how public school pre-K teachers need additional support.
College & Workforce Readiness
Reports
Evolving Perspectives: Educator Views on Career and Technical Education
Based on a 2025 survey, this whitepaper examines the role that Career and Technical Education programs have in K-12 schools.
College & Workforce Readiness
From Our Research Center
The Kinds of CTE Courses Students Are Demanding From Their Schools
Students are increasingly interested in digital technology, AI, and cybersecurity, survey shows.
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
What Surveys Revealed This Year About Educators and Immigration
Immigration enforcement fueled fear, debate, and new pressures in schools.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Is Owning a Smartphone Before High School a Health Risk? What to Know
Smartphone ownership before high school can lead to difficulties in school.
English Learners
Q&A
How One District's Dual-Language Program Helped to Desegregate Schools
A study about dual-language programs shows how they can increase equity and accessibility for all students.
Federal
The Ed. Dept.'s Research Clout Is Waning. Could a Bipartisan Bill Reinvigorate It?
Advanced education research has bipartisan support even as the federal role in it is on the wane.
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
Why Districts Set Up Immigration-Related Protocols
Not all districts establish or communicate immigration-related protocols, survey found.
Reading & Literacy
How to Build a Reading Block: Two Teachers Share Their Approaches
Studies don't prescribe how best to knit together components of reading—leaving it up to teachers to devise.
School & District Management
Superintendents Think a Lot About Money, But Few Say It's One of Their Strengths
A new survey also highlights how male and female superintendents approach the job differently.