From the Acting IES Director: Building an Inclusive R&D Ecosystem
In a new blog, IES Acting Director Matt Soldner highlights examples of how IES is committing to a future R&D ecosystem that is more inclusive than the ecosystem of today. » More info
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What's New at IES
The February 2024 School Pulse Panel (SPP) release provides information on concerns from school leaders and parents, social and emotional skills, and state assessment perceptions during the 2023-24 school year, as reported by school leaders in U.S. public schools. » More info
REL Mid-Atlantic partnered with The Pennsylvania Department of Education's Office for Safe Schools to conduct a study analyzing the validity and reliability from PDE's school climate survey for elementary school students. » More info
The Work of IES
Watch a short video on how IES is supporting the development and use of independent education research, evaluation, and statistics.
Office of Science
The IES Office of Science oversees peer review of reports and research grant applications.
Peer Review of Reports
Peer Review of Grant Applications
Office of Science
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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.
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).
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.