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This article explains how states rate schools and why one letter or number can obscure far more than it reveals.
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Fears about LGBTQ+ teachers lead to underrepresentation by LGBTQ+ individuals in teaching today.
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Research tends to assume a CTE‑to‑career pipeline, yet it’s not clear that all fields follow it.
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Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of NCES requires thoughtful discussions.
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In Part 2 of our series on universal child care and PreK expansion, we look at how real‑time feedback from staff and families strengthens quality and keeps programs aligned with community needs.
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In today’s data-driven world, the way we analyze and interpret data can significantly impact decision-making and policy development. Disaggregating data allows us to uncover hidden trends and disparities that may be masked in aggregated statistics. This is especially vital in areas like education, where understanding the unique experiences of students, teachers, and principals can lead…
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In Agora Education Research’s recent blog on the International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS), Linda Hamilton wrote about the study’s role in measuring digital literacy among 8th graders internationally. The study conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) has continuously worked to incorporate test items that are relevant to…
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Early childhood is the time to ensure that children are on the road to success. Investing in early childhood works, but only if done right.
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Education agencies face different choices when determining achievement levels on new and existing assessment systems: What should students know and be able to do to meet the proficiency standard?
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As researchers, we want data to be timely, relevant, and actionable without sacrificing quality. That is, we want data to be both fast and good. For parents, teachers, and researchers, understanding how K-12 education changed during the COVID-19 pandemic is a key example of those considerations. Data users don’t want to wait years to gain…
