NCSER, in conjunction with the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, is now accepting applications for the Research Training Workshop: Comprehensive Program for Adaptive Interventions Training in Education (CATIE). » More info
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IES and NSF Jointly Fund a National R&D Center for Advancing Elementary Science
IES and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are pleased to announce a new National Research and Development (R&D) Center, the Center for Advancing Elementary Science through Assessment, Research, and Technology (CAESART), that will address the nationwide gap in the availability of high-quality science instruction and assessment for young students (grades K-2). » More info
School District Finance Survey (F-33), School Year 2021-22 (Fiscal Year 2022) Data File Release
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released the provisional file version 1a of the School District Finance Survey or F-33 for school year 2021-22, fiscal year 2022.
The School District Finance Survey, a component of the Common Core of Data (CCD), consists of data submitted annually to NCES by state education agencies (SEAs) in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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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
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.
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