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What's New at IES
Apr6

IES Announces the First Two FY 2021 Grant Competitions in Education Research

NCER has released funding announcements for two FY 2021 grant competitions. » More info

Apr6

REL Midwest Webinar: Research-Based Resources, Considerations, and Strategies for Remote Learning

REL Midwest will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. CT focused on research-based resources and strategies for teaching in a remote setting. » More info

Apr1

2018-19 Common Core of Data (CCD) Universe Files data files now available

These files are the product of the Common Core of Data (CCD) data collection for the 2018-19 school year. Data are reported at state, district, and school levels and include staff counts by professional category, and student membership disaggregated by grade, race/ethnicity, and sex. Also included are school-level counts of student eligible for free and reduced-price lunches. » More info

The Work of IES

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Standards and Review

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

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Featured Resources

U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Information

Resources from the U.S. Department of Education on how schools can collaborate to disseminate critical information about the COVID-19 and its potential transmission to students, families, staff, and community.

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.

Latest Posts from the IES Blog

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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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