IES releases report on federal efforts to promote family engagement with schools
Report describes the implementation of federally-funded statewide family engagement centers and their alignment with program priorities. » More info
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Now Available: ERIC Metrics Portal
ERIC has developed a new online metrics portal, which allows publishers, editors, academics, and users to view metrics of the digital library�s content. » More info
IES releases report on identifying the nation's lowest-performing schools
Report examines if changes in which schools were identified just before and after implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act align with policymakers' expectations. » More info
This report by REL Mid-Atlantic shows how stabilizing aggregate measures of academic proficiency and growth improves their reliability, especially for small groups of students. » More info
REL West Webinar: Unpacking the Diversity of Multilingual Learners and Communities
Join REL West for an informative discussion on the diversity of multilingual learners and how research, policy, and practice can better understand diverse communities and how terminology and inclusive language can recognize the strengths and experiences of multilingual learners. » More info
National Library of Education (NLE)
NLE provides information, statistical, and referral services to the Department of Education, government agencies and the public. The collection focuses on education, including thousands of textbooks and instructional materials, as well as resources on law, public policy, economics, urban affairs, sociology, history, philosophy, and information science.
REL Events and Opportunities
REL Events provide an opportunity to learn from practitioners, policymakers, and researchers from across the country. Check out the REL Events Calendar for upcoming webinars and in-person professional development opportunities spanning topics from improving early education to transforming postsecondary teaching and learning, and everything in between.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Preparing Young Children for School
Recent research has identified practices that have the potential to prepare young children to benefit from the learning opportunities they will encounter in school. In collaboration with expert panelists, the What Works Clearinghouse™ (WWC) distilled that research into practical recommendations for preschool educators to use to help prepare children for school. The Practice Guide details seven evidence-based practices designed to be used by teachers; center and program directors; district or state personnel involved in adopting curricula for preschool programs; and parents and caregivers.
The Effects of an Academic Language Program on Student Reading Outcomes
Helping English learners and economically disadvantaged students read as well as their more advantaged peers is a struggle for many schools. This study tested a promising program to improve 4th and 5th grade students' ability to understand the academic language used in school and support their reading achievement. The program included reading, speaking, and writing activities for students and training for teachers. About 60 schools were randomly assigned to implement the program for one school year or to continue using their typical strategies. The study compared the average reading performance of the two groups to assess the program's effectiveness.
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Learn about the plans for and results of evaluations related to ESSA