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What's New at IES
Jan29

NCES releases results from the 2024 NAEP reading assessment at grades 4 and 8

See national, state, and district results on the performance of fourth- and eighth-grade students from the 2024 NAEP reading assessment. » More info

Dec30

NCER Hosts Virtual Office Hours for Education R&D Center Grant Applicants

The National Center for Education Research is hosting virtual office hours for applicants interested in applying to the FY2025 Education Research and Development Center competition (84.305C). » More info

Dec23

Now Available: Study Review Protocol, Version 5.1

The WWC has released an updated study review protocol and supplement to clarify outcome domains and to formalize guidance and clarifications to the Handbook shared through the WWC Help Desk. Review teams should use the Version 5.1 Study Review Protocol for all new reviews conducted under Version 5.0 standards, except for systematic reviews already in progress. » More info

The Work of IES

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The IES Office of Science oversees peer review of reports and research grant applications.

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Featured Resources

The Standards for Excellence in Education Research (SEER)

Learn more about the Standards and access resources for making education research more transformational.

Transition from DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Fact Sheet

Information about the Federal government's transition from the DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Featured Publications

Teacher reading to and taking questions from a group of young studentsEducator's Practice Guide to Support Reading For Understanding, K-3

This new What Works Clearinghouse guide has research-based recommendations for improving early grades reading and ideas and tips for implementation in the classroom.

Guide to Education Data Privacy

This free resource for states and districts was developed by practitioners in the field through the National Forum on Education Statistics. It is designed to assist school staff in protecting the confidentiality of student data.

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IES Topic Pages

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Learn more about what IES is doing across the Centers on critical topics in education including English Learners, STEM, Literacy, Career and Technical Education, and Postsecondary Education.

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