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Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) Homepage

Welcome to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the nation's leading source for rigorous, independent education research, evaluation, and statistics.
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What we do

Fund education sciences
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Fund education sciences

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Money-Funding

We fund development and rigorous testing of new approaches for improving education outcomes for all students.

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Evaluate federal programs
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Evaluate federal programs

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We conduct large-scale evaluations of federal education programs and policies.

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Support evidence-based policies and practices
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Support evidence-based policies and practices

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Open Book

We provide objective information about what works to improve outcomes for all learners.

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Collect & report education statistics
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Collect & report education statistics

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Data Search

We provide data that describes how well the United States is educating its students.

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Scientific peer review
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Scientific peer review

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We oversee the scientific peer review processes for IES reports and grant applications.

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Featured resources and reports

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REL Report: The Cost-Effectiveness of Providing Early College Opportunities in Rhode Island

The Cost-Effectiveness of Providing Early College Opportunities in Rhode Island
Publication number: REL 2025 012
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Featured tools

Elementary and Secondary School and School District Locator

Use this search to retrieve information on all U.S. Elementary Schools, Secondary Schools, and School Districts.

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Data Lab

Online table and regression maker tools featuring 30+ federal education datasets.

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IPEDS Data Explorer

Access IPEDS data submitted to NCES through our data tools or download the data.

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Postsecondary Institution Locator

Use this search to retrieve information on all U.S. Postsecondary Institutions.

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NAEP Data Explorer

The NAEP Data Explorer provides national and state results for all main subject areas assessed.

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Data tools

Use this link to explore our wide range of data tools to find relevant information related to education statistics.

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IES Topic Pages

Career and Technical Education (CTE)
IES has a growing body of research in education and special education, evaluation, statistics, and resources aimed at improving CTE for students at all levels. 
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Postsecondary Education
IES initiatives collect data on public and private institutions, support research on strategies to improve outcomes for undergraduate students, and evaluate federally funded programs aimed at increasing postsecondary enrollment and graduation.
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English Learners
English learner (EL) initiatives at IES include efforts to describe the EL population, understand their learning needs, and develop tools that will support their success. 
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
STEM initiatives at IES advance the study and implementation of effective instructional practices and track improvement in student learning. 
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Early Childhood Education
IES initiatives include evaluation student and technical assistance programs; grant programs to fund research on prekindergarten children (ages 3–5); research on infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–5) with or at risk for disabilities; and cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.
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Literacy
Literacy initiatives at IES generate knowledge intended to improve literacy outcomes of all learners. 
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Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Influences on Learning
IES initiatives gather data on school climate, evaluate behavioral interventions, and provide resources for promoting social and emotional well-being. 
Read More Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Influences on Learning
Education Technology
IES initiatives support research and describe how to use education technology to personalize student learning and improve instruction, assessment, and school administration.
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Adult Basic Skills
IES initiatives try to understand and improve the skills of U.S. adults and the systems and programs that aim to support adult learners.
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COVID-19
IES is compiling data and carrying out research to understand how COVID-19 is altering education, and generating solutions to support learners, educators, and parents. 
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Latest blogs

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From Plan to Practice: Enhancing Literacy Through a Five-Step Continuous Improvement Cycle

This blog outlines a five-step process that guides educators through selecting and implementing evidence-based literacy prac...
Mar 06, 2025 by IES Staff
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Upcoming events

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Data Science Methods for Digital Learning Platforms

Aug 18, 2025
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Meta-Analysis Training Institute (MATI)

Jul 28, 2025
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Bayesian Longitudinal Data Modeling in Education Sciences

Jul 21, 2025
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Summer Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials

Jul 14, 2025
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