From the Field

Research Notes: Are Boys Really Behind? Evidence on Elementary School Gender Gaps

Over the past decade, there has been a growing concern that boys are falling behind in elementary school. But a recent study by Megan Kuhfeld of the Northwest…

Research Notes: Why One-on-One Tutoring Outperforms Two-on-One

A new study by Stanford researchers Hsiaolin Hsieh, David Gormley, Carly D. Robinson, and Susanna Loeb suggests why one-on-one tutoring has been found to…

WEBINAR: A Win-Win: How Teachers in Training are Supporting High-Quality Tutoring

Schools across the country are implementing high-dosage tutoring programs to accelerate student learning. But many face challenges finding high-quality tutors…

Research Notes: The Impact of Illegal Child Labor on School Attendance

School attendance has declined sharply across the U.S. over the past decade. A new study by Lucy C. Sorensen of the Learning Policy Institute and Melissa Arnold…

Research Notes: Who Wants to Teach? Insights from College Applicant Data

The teaching profession has long struggled to attract academically high-achieving students who reflect the diversity of America’s K–12 population.

Trump Administration Plans Threaten Higher Education Data

Even with the government shut down, lots of people are thinking about how to reimagine federal education research. Public comments on how to reform the…

Research Notes: Targeting Waste and Fraud in the K-12 System

In an effort to boost academic efficiency and cut fiscal waste, the Trump Administration has prioritized policies aimed at reducing federal education spending.

Cellphone Bans Boost Learning But Raise Equity Concerns

Thirty states now limit or ban cellphone use in classrooms, and teachers are noticing children paying attention to their lessons again. But it’s not clear…