This REL Appalachia report describes the extent to which West Virginia's high school career and technical education programs align with the labor market and serves as a model for other stakeholders who are interested in conducting a similar study to improve the postsecondary success of their students. » More info
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What's New at NCEE
WWC Review Protocols: What's the Point?
Join the WWC for a webinar that introduces WWC review protocols. » More info
Now Available: Studies of Distance Learning
On March 26, NCEE announced a call for nominations of rigorous research that evaluates the effectiveness of specific distance education practices or products. » More info
New Topic Page: COVID-19 Response
Looking for resources as you respond to COVID-19? The RELs have just released a page where you can find all of their events and FAQs designed to help you transition to online learning. » More info
The WWC reviewed research on (1) Web-Based Intelligent Tutoring for the Structure Strategy (ITSS), a supplemental literacy program; (2) Word Generation, a supplemental program that aims to build students' vocabulary, academic language, and perspective-taking skills; and (3) the eMINTS Comprehensive Program, which uses structured professional development, coaching, and support to help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. » More info
National Library of Education (NLE)
NLE provides information, statistical, and referral services to the Department of Education, government agencies and the public. The collection focuses on education, including thousands of textbooks and instructional materials, as well as resources on law, public policy, economics, urban affairs, sociology, history, philosophy, and information science.
REL Events and Opportunities
REL Events provide an opportunity to learn from practitioners, policymakers, and researchers from across the country. Check out the REL Events Calendar for upcoming webinars and in-person professional development opportunities spanning topics from improving early education to transforming postsecondary teaching and learning, and everything in between.
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Supporting Your Child's Reading at Home
Learning to read begins at home through everyday parent-child interactions, long before children attend school. This new website helps families support literacy development for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. It includes family activities to build literacy skills at home, along with videos that show parents what to focus on in each activity.
Featured Resource: Regional Educational Laboratories Response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, the RELs have collaborated to produce this series of evidence-based resources and guidance about teaching and learning in a remote environment, as well as other considerations brought by the pandemic.
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Studies of Distance LearningThe WWC and ERIC have released a page that includes publicly available studies on remote learning from ERIC and the What Works Clearinghouse Reviews of Individual Studies Database. We are providing this list to the field for educators and researchers to see the range of publicly available evidence on the effectiveness of distance learning.
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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