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New Findings on the Implementation of Teacher and Principal Performance Measures
A new report looks at the implementation of a set of three performance measures for teachers and principals. The report provides descriptive information on what teachers and principals experienced during the first year of implementation and how well the measures differentiated performance. » More info
The study found that where students attend school and their academic preparation account for much of the difference in advanced coursetaking among English learner students and their never-English learner peers. » More info
New Practice Guide: Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively
Effective writing is a vital component of students' literacy achievement and a life-long skill that plays a key role in postsecondary success. A new What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) practice guide provides evidence-based recommendations to help students in grades 6-12 develop effective writing skills. Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively provides tips and strategies to help students plan and think critically in their writing, and includes examples to use in the classroom, including sample writing strategies and prompts, and activities that incorporate writing and reading. » More info
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Standards and Review
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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
NAEP 2015 Results: Technology and Engineering Literacy
See results from the first Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) assessment.
