Eye on Research
The Eye on Research feature focuses on education-related scholarship and research in the field of K-12 education.
School & District Management
Major Study Gives Edge to Scripted Reform Models
An examination of three off-the-shelf designs for improving schools finds learning gains for the two with more-prescriptive approaches.
School & District Management
Study Casts Doubt on Strength of Charter Managers
A report tinged with controversy raises questions about whether charter groups can 'scale up' schools as quickly as reformers are hoping.
School & District Management
New Head of U.S. Research Agency Aims for Relevance
Reflecting his on-the-ground experience, the new director of the Institute of Education Sciences wants studies that are useful to the field.
Families & the Community
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.
School & District Management
Researchers Probe Pay Incentives for Teachers
A new book explores a range of approaches to using pay to try to bring about educational change.
Federal
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.
School & District Management
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.
Federal
Oral-Language Skills for English-Learners Focus of Researchers
Scholars say students need chances to speak in class and to find a "personal voice" in the new language.
Federal
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.
Federal
'Race to Top' Said to Lack Key Science
In comments on the proposed federal guidelines for stimulus funds, some researchers say there’s no evidence for the policies touted.
School & District Management
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.
Federal
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.
School & District Management
Researchers Try to Promote Students' Ability to Argue
A little-developed skill gets fresh recognition as essential for success in school and beyond.
Federal
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.