Education Week: Research

Too Few Youths Eligible for Military, Leaders Say

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

U.S. schools chief Arne Duncan joins retired generals in citing early-childhood education as one solution to high rates of ineligibility.

Blair, Duncan Push Schools as Community Hubs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Britain’s former Prime Minister joined the U.S. Education Secretary in touting the role of school as a social anchor.

Scholar Susan Fuhrman to Lead National Academy of Education

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Susan Fuhrman, an expert on education policy research and international studies, took over as president of the National Academy of Education.

Report Finds No Lasting Effect for Tennessee Pre-K Program

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

A report shows the effectiveness of Tennessee's prekindergarten program diminishes after the 2nd grade, but supporters say it still provides a valuable foundation.

Long-Term ELLS

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Among students in Los Angeles classified as English-language learners, 29 percent are not reclassified as fluent in English by the 8th grade, according to a study.

National Panel Urges Upgrades to Teacher Workforce

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

The recommendations for states and districts from a high-powered task force are drawing fire from the American Federation of Teachers.

Chicago School Closings Found to Yield Few Gains

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Most students were sent to low-performing schools like those they left, and performed no better in their new ones, a study finds.

Data on U.S. College Degrees Called Misleading

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Statistics used to make the case that the United States no longer leads the world in higher education are “a mess,” a scholar argues.

Study Urges Regional Focus on Rural Schools

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Rural schools are more diverse and need more help from programs for disadvantaged students than they typically receive, a new report says.

NCES Finds States Lowered 'Proficiency' Bar

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:00 -0500

Proficiency standards became less rigorous from 2005 to 2007 in a number of states, says a study by the National Center for Education Statistics.

Experts: H.S. Football Concussions Merit More Study

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

College Enrollment Up, Mostly at 2-Year Schools

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

Report: Tenn. Pre-K Not Effective After 2nd Grade

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

Turnover in Principalship Focus of Research

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

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.

Sizer's Legacy Seen in Push to Revamp High Schools

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0400

The long career of Theodore R. Sizer, who died this week, included books that helped inspire a movement for more personalized schooling.