REL Southwest examined the characteristics and college readiness of students from three cohorts of grade 12 students in 2017/18–2019/20 in a large urban district in New Mexico who earned different types of biliteracy seals (state, district, and global seals) and whether earning a seal resulted in improved college outcomes. » More info
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2021 NAEP School and Teacher Questionnaire Special Study
This report describes selected results from the 2021 NAEP School and Teacher Questionnaire Special Study conducted in March and April 2021. » More info
IES announces Math Prize finalists from Phase 1 that have been selected to implement their interventions with partnering schools in Phase 2. » 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
Standards and Review Office
Featured Resources
Resources and toolkits to celebrate the 20th anniversary of IES.
The Standards for Excellence in Education Research (SEER)
Learn more about the Standards and access resources for making education research more transformational.
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.
American Rescue Plan: IES Paving the Way to Learning Recovery
Learn how IES uses American Rescue Plan funds to address the learning setbacks resulting from 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).
Celebrating 20 Years
Learn more about what IES is doing during its 20th anniversary to celebrate 20 years of supporting and generating awareness of the critical topics in education.
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.