State and District Use of Title II, Part A Funds in 2018-19

A new IES report finds that districts most often used key federal funds for improving educator quality to provide professional development. » More info

Study of College Transition Messaging in GEAR UP: Impacts on Enrolling and Staying in College

A new IES report finds that texting high school seniors both messages customized to their college and interactive advice did not improve their college enrollment or persistence. » More info

Drawing across school boundaries: How federally-funded magnet schools recruit and admit students

A snapshot finds that federally-funded magnet schools report using a variety of strategies to recruit students, targeting those the schools believe are likely to exercise choice, and, according to district coordinator. » More info

The Effects of Expanding Pell Grant Eligibility for Short Occupational Training Programs: Results from the Experimental Sites Initiative

Pell Grants are the cornerstone of federal financial aid for low-income students enrolled in postsecondary education. » More info

The Transition to ESSA: State and District Approaches to Implementing Title I and Title II-A in 2017-18

A new report describes state and district implementation of Title I and Title II-A during the transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act in 2018. » More info