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Free Online Training for WWC's Regression Discontinuity Design Standards Now Available
The What Works Clearinghouse has released a free, online training on version 4.1 of the WWC's Regression Discontinuity Design Standards. This training is intended primarily for researchers and applied analysts interested in becoming WWC-certified reviewers of Regression Discontinuity Design studies. » More info
This study from REL Appalachia describes student outcomes in the years before and after Virginia added a career and technical education (CTE) credential requirement to the Standard diploma. » More info
IES Announces New Research Networks Competitions and Virtual Technical Assistance
IES is announcing two funding competitions for Fiscal Year 2022, one focused on leveraging evidence to accelerate recovery and one on improving pandemic recovery activities in education agencies. » More info
The Work of IES
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Standards and Review
The IES Standards and Review Office oversees peer review of reports and research grant applications.
Peer Review of Reports
Peer Review of Grant Applications
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Featured Resources
Dashboards on Learning Modes and School Responses to COVID-19
Updates on modes of instruction offered, student enrollment, and schools' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
IES Resources for Responding to COVID-19
Resources, research, and statistics about teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic for educators, caregivers, and policymakers.
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).
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
Educator'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
New Topic Landing Page:
IES Topic Pages
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.
