What the Research Says
From the pages of 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ Week: a roundup of recent education studies
Equity & Diversity
What the Research Says
Suburban Segregation Is Rising. What States and Districts Can Do
New research finds existing policy levers have failed to stop rising suburban racial segregation.
School & District Management
What the Research Says
Most Schools Have Early-Warning Systems. Some Kids Are Still Getting Lost
A study finds that one such system prevented absenteeism among some students but not others.
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
Next NAEP to Take Deeper Look at Poverty's Connection to Students' Achievement
Researchers say the new measure could yield a more accurate reading of how family income affects students' test scores.
Teaching Profession
What the Research Says
How to Refresh a Dwindling Pipeline of STEM Teachers? Researchers Share Strategies
The pool of science teachers is getting younger and less prepared than it once was.
Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
Unsafe Health Claims Dominate Social Media. Health Class Can Give Students Vetting Tools
Teenagers need better tools to avoid health misinformation, a new analysis finds.
Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
The Sticking Power of Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism levels in the schools that had the worst rates before the pandemic are now the norm in many states, data show.
Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
5 Ways Schools Can Find Homeless Students That They Might Overlook
As numbers of homeless children surge, new research shows how schools can do a better job of finding them.
Student Well-Being
What the Research Says
Rx for Reading Gaps: Screen All Students Early for Vision Problems
At a time when nearsightedness is on the rise, a study finds big gaps in students' access to vision screening and care.
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
What's the Secret to a Long, Healthy Life? Staying in School, a Study Finds
A 59-country analysis finds that every year of schooling extends your life.
Curriculum
What the Research Says
Picking 'Evidence-Based' Programs: 5 Mistakes for Educators to Avoid
91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ researchers share key insights on what to do when evaluating studies and reviews.
Accountability
What the Research Says
More than 1 in 4 Schools Targeted for Improvement, Survey Finds
The new federal findings show schools also continue to struggle with absenteeism.
Reading & Literacy
What the Research Says
How Short 'Bursts' of Tutoring Can Boost Early Reading Skills
An ongoing study of early literacy tutors finds learning gains over two years.
School Climate & Safety
What the Research Says
A Snapshot of Crime and Safety in Schools
The latest federal data show fewer crime and drug incidents in high schools in the 2021-22 school year.
Data
What the Research Says
What Does 'Evidence-Based' Mean? A Study Finds Wide Variation.
Fewer than 1 in 3 education interventions get consistent judgments on their evidence base from reviewers.