The National Center for Education Research (NCER) supports rigorous research that addresses the nation's most pressing education needs, from early childhood to adult education. Learn more about our work
Resources for Researchers
A collection of available data, videos, training materials, and more designed for active researchers.
FY2020 Funded Grants
NCER awarded 97 new grants in Education Research, an investment of more than $192 million. Learn more about the new 2020 grants and IES Research Grant program areas.
Featured Resources
Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 pandemic for IES grantees.
U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Information
Resources from the U.S. Department of Education on how schools can collaborate to disseminate critical information about the COVID-19 and its potential transmission to students, families, staff, and community.
Progress at NCER — Letters from our Commissioner, Dr. Elizabeth Albro, that highlight Center activities. NCER by the Numbers
Blog Series of Interest
Research to Practice Series
Interviews with researchers, developers, and partners who successfully advanced IES-funded education research from the university laboratory to practice in schools at scale. {Introduction to the Series)
COVID Series
Identifies how COVID-19 has impacted IES-funded education research studies and what our researchers are doing to address the challenges that educators, families, and policymakers face during this unprecedented time. (Introduction to the Series)