Research

Schools shouldn’t abandon handwriting instruction—including cursive—in the digital age.

Growing momentum behind 'linguistic' phonics has raised questions about how best to use classroom time.

Some educators dread teaching math, and that can affect their students' learning.

Educators and parents see benefits if students learn more data literacy skills, survey shows.

The agency outlined its fiscal 2027 grantmaking amid questions about its sluggish spending.

A new question is emerging in the "science of reading": Is one type of phonics instruction better than another?

A survey of parents of high school students finds more are turning to AI for information about college choices.

New data shows that the lowest-performing students are falling the furthest behind.

The Afterschool Alliance report recommends greater public and private funding of summer programs.

From student misbehavior to funding uncertainty, a lot is weighing on educators’ minds.

Grantees whose work ground to a halt last year lament broken promises and abandoned projects.

Kindergarten readiness data tell us that gender gaps start as soon as school does.

Most teens say they learn best when they can apply what they're learning to real-world situations.

Studies show benefits for summer reading in general. But little evidence supports assigning specific books.

Although most students are expected to be eligible, four factors will shape its ultimate size.

Research shows how the reclassification of older English learners in Texas carries varied outcomes.

The Migration Policy Institute found 35 states and the District of Columbia offer native language assessments.

A new survey of young people highlights how they use AI chatbots and their experience with deepfakes.

Measures limiting when schools can adopt shortened schedules center on maintaining academic achievement.

Elementary teachers tended to experience more math anxiety—and the effect on student learning can compound.