Education
Outcomes For Alternate Pathways
Human Resources and Social Development Canada
This 44-page Canadian report explores the labour market outcomes of college and university graduates who followed different routes to their graduation
Education, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-06-26
Evaluation of the Full Service Extended Schools Initiative: Final Report
DFES - UK
A 4-page report of the national evaluation of full service extended schools
EducationPosted: 2007-06-26
The Old and the Restless
Falk Institute
A 49-page Israeli discussion paper estimating the extent of ability peer effects in the classroom and exploring the underlying mechanisms through which these effects operate
EducationPosted: 2007-07-01
Early Care and Education for Children in Low Income Families
Urban Institute
This 58-page US report assesses the patterns of early care and education utilization by low income families in the US
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2007-07-03
The Abbott Preschool Program Longitudinal Effects Study (Apples)
NIEER
This 48-page US study examines whether the learning gains from a pre-kindergarten programme continued throughout the kindergarten year
EducationPosted: 2007-07-04
Developing Social, Emotional and Behavioural Skills in Secondary Schools
OFSTED
The 25-page evaluation of a UK pilot programme designed to develop social, emotional and behavioural skills in secondary schools
EducationPosted: 2007-07-06
Fundamental Determinants of School Efficiency and Equity: German States as a Microcosm of OECD Countries
IZA
This 42-page working paper compares cross-state variations in school efficiency and equity within Germany with those in other OECD countries
EducationPosted: 2007-07-09
Age-Dependent Skill Formation and Returns to Education; Simulation Based Evidence
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper examines the shaping role early childhood has for human capital formation, growth and inequality
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-07-09
What Does 'Ready' Mean?
'Education Week'
A US article discussing the role of education in preparing students for post-school life
EducationPosted: 2007-07-13
Do Small Classes Reduce the Achievement Gap between Low and High Achievers? Evidence from Project STAR
IZA
A 47-page discussion paper studying the effect of small classes on high and low achievers
EducationPosted: 2007-07-14
Creating Excellent Secondary Schools: A Guide for Clients
CABE
A 135-page UK guide for those involved in the design and building of new secondary schools
EducationPosted: 2007-07-23
Standards for Teaching: Theoretical Underpinnings and Applications
New Zealand Teachers Council
A 132-page New Zealand literature review of the theoretical underpinnings and applications of standards to the professional practice of teaching
EducationPosted: 2007-07-24
Re-Imagining Science Education
ACER
An 88-page Australian literature review calling for a major reform in science education in schools
EducationPosted: 2007-08-02
Secondary Social, Emotional and Behavioural Skill (SEBS) Pilot Evaluation
NFER
A 137-page UK research report of a pilot scheme designed to encourage secondary schools to take a whole-school approach to developing social, emotional and behavioural skills among staff and pupils and to integrate it into their existing work
EducationPosted: 2007-08-06
Remediation in the Community College: An Evaluator's Perspective
CCRC
This US working paper provides a conceptual framework for the evaluation of remedial education programmes
EducationPosted: 2007-08-10
Standards-Based Accountability Under No Child Left Behind
Rand Corporation
This 302-page study shows how accountability policies under NCLB have influenced attitudes and actions in US education
EducationPosted: 2007-08-14
Comparative Indicators of Education in the United States and Other G-8 Countries: 2006
NCES
This 92-page report describes how the US education system compares with those in the other G-8 countries
EducationPosted: 2007-08-14
The Private Sector Financing of Public Higher Education Infrastructure
Education Forum
A 3-page New Zealand op-ed examining the growth of private participation in higher educationj
EducationPosted: 2007-08-17
Research Conference 2007: The Leadership Challenge - Improving Learning in Schools
ACER
The 106-page report of an Australian conference addressing key issues relating to building leadership to improve learning outcomes
EducationPosted: 2007-08-20
Technical and Vocational Education and Training in an Ageing Society: Experts Meeting Proceedings
NCVER
The report and papers of an international meeting of technical and vocational education and training research agencies held to discuss the implications of demographic change on their activities
Intergenerational Transmission of Educational Attainment in Germany: The Last Five Decades
IZA
This 40-page discussion paper studies the development in intergenerational mobility in respect of educational attainment in Germany
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-08-29
Public Education Expenditure, Growth and Welfare
CESifo
This 42-page working paper studies the quantitative macroeconomic effects of public education in the USA
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-08-29
International Education: Financial and Organisational Impacts in Australian Universities
Centre for Economics of Education and Training
This 50-page research measures the impact of international education on the Australian university system
EducationPosted: 2007-08-30
Education Aid in Fragile States: Delivering it Effectively
SPIRU
An 8-page briefing paper that develops a framework for assessing the effectiveness of education aid in fragile states
International Development, EducationPosted: 2007-09-11
Education and Public Safety
Justice Policy Institute
This 15-page US research brief summarizes recent research on the relationship between education and crime
Crime, Law & Order, EducationPosted: 2007-09-12
A Lens that Distorts
Hoover Instiution
A US article proposing an improved measure for judging school performance
EducationPosted: 2007-09-13
New Kids on the Block
Hoover Institution
A 7-page report of research into the effect of neighbourhood on educational attainment
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-09-13
Rhetoric Versus Reality: What We Know and What We Need to Know About Vouchers and Charter Schools
Rand Corporation
A 316-page US monograph assessing the evidence on the outcomes of school vouchers and charter schools
EducationPosted: 2007-09-20
Education at a Glance 2007: OECD Indicators
OECD
This 468-page (annual) report provides comparative data on educational performance in OECD countries
EducationPosted: 2007-09-21
Does Qualification Drive Innovation?
Halle Institute
A 27-page German paper examining the role of formal education and actual occupation in product innovation performance in manufacturing firms
Science & Technology, EducationPosted: 2007-09-25
Maternal Education, Home Environments and the Development of Children and Adolescents
IZA
This 56-page discussion paper studies the intergenerational effects of maternal education on children's cognitive achievement, behavioural problems, grade repetition and obesity
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-04
Breaking Down Monopolies: Expanding Choice and Competition in Education
C.D. Howe Institute
A 16-page Canadian backgrounder making the case for a greater use of market forces, choice and competition in education
EducationPosted: 2007-10-04
PISA 2003 Australia: ICT Use and Familiarity at Schools and at Home
ACER
This 80-page Australian monograph examines the use of ICT by Australian students
EducationPosted: 2007-10-09
Exclusion, Gender and Education
CGD
A study of school enrollment, completion and learning in 7 developing countries, highlighting disadvantaged groups
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-10
The Proficiency Illusion
Fordham Institute
This 238-page US report claims that the tests used to measure progress under NCLB create a false impression of success
EducationPosted: 2007-10-10
Teacher Credentials and Student Achievement in High School
Urban Institute
This 62-page US study examines the relationship between teacher credentials and student achievement at the high school level
EducationPosted: 2007-10-12
A National Portrait of Chronic Absenteeism in the Early Grades
NCCP
This 8-page US brief analyzes absenteeism in the early school years and its impact on educational achievement
EducationPosted: 2007-10-17
Africa's Education Enigma: The Nigerian Story
IZA
This 42-page discussion paper examines the returns to education in Nigeria
EducationPosted: 2007-10-17
Higher Education and Regions: Globally Competitive, Locally Engaged
OECD
The 8-page executive summary of a report highlighting the benefits of regional engagement by universities
Education, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-10-24
Making Schools Places Where Everyone Succeeds: Belonging is Necessary for Learning
IEL
A 9-page US presentation on the nature and impact of cues existing in the classroom and community
EducationPosted: 2007-10-25
The Postsecondary Achievement of Participants in Dual Enrollment
CCRC
An 83-page US study into the effectiveness of dual enrolment
EducationPosted: 2007-10-25
"For One More Year With You"
IZA
This 61-page discussion paper examines the effects of the quantity of education on the distribution of earnings in Europe
EducationPosted: 2007-10-31
Disengagement and Re-engagement of Young People in Learning at Key Stage 3
Research in Practice, NFER
A 96-page UK scoping study for a project designed to promote evidence-informed approaches to the disengagement and re-engagement of young people in learning at Key Stage 3.
EducationPosted: 2007-11-05
Texas Charters, Choice and Performance
NCPA
A 2-page US brief analysis comparing the performance of charter and public schools in Texas
EducationPosted: 2007-11-05
Incentives and Services for College Achievement: Evidence from a Randomized Trial
IZA
This 49-page discussion paper reports on a randomized field experiment involving two strategies designed to improve academic performance among university undergraduates
EducationPosted: 2007-11-06
Is Mentoring Worth the Money?
ERS
A 22-page cost-benefit analysis of a comprehensive mentoring programme for new teachers in the US
EducationPosted: 2007-11-07
Education-to-Labour Market Pathways of Canadian Youth
Statistics Canada
This 80-page report examines the different pathways taken by Canadian youth from high school to regular participation in the labour market
Education, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-11-09
The Impact of Participation in Sports on Educational Achievement
IZA
This 25-page working paper studies the impact of exercising sports during childhood and adolescence on educational achievement
EducationPosted: 2007-11-19
Principal Accountability at Private Secondary Schools
IZA
A 20-page working paper investigating accountability and outcomes at private secondary schools in the US
EducationPosted: 2007-11-19
Quality and Standards in Primary Education: International Evidence
NFER, "The Primary Review"
A 32-page survey of the performance of English children of primary age in relation to those from other countries
EducationPosted: 2007-11-19
Towards an Effective Adult Learning System
CPRN
This 24-page Canadian report calls for reform of the country's adult learning system
EducationPosted: 2007-11-22
Approaches to Dropout Prevention: Heeding Early Warning Signs with Appropriate Interventions
National High School Center
This 33-page US report describes steps that will identify likely high school dropouts
EducationPosted: 2007-11-29
Selective Schools and Academic Achievement
IZA
A 51-page working paper considering the impact of attending a selective high school in the UK
EducationPosted: 2007-11-30
Learning from the Future: New Perspectives on Leadership for the Teaching Profession
Teaching Australia
Papers and presentations from an Australian conference held to explore ways of shaping school leadership into the future and building leadership capacity in the teaching profession (single page linking to individual papers)
EducationPosted: 2007-12-01
Literacy Education in School: Research Perspectives from the Past, for the Future
ACER
A 96-page Australian review of research on literacy education
EducationPosted: 2007-12-06
Educational Technology in Teacher Education Programs for Initial Licensure
NCES
The 63-page report of findings from a US survey of issues concerning educational technology and teacher training courses
EducationPosted: 2007-12-07
Assessment for Students with Disabilities: An International Comparison
QCA
A 56-page UK briefing on assessment arrangements for disabled students in various countries
Disability, EducationPosted: 2007-12-12
Readers and Reading: National Report for England 2006
IEA, NFER
This 172-page report provides data about the reading skills of English children compared to their peers internationally
EducationPosted: 2007-12-12
Ensuring the Best Start in Life
IRPP
This 52-page Canadian report assesses the case for selectivity versus universality in early childhood development
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2007-12-14
Case Study of the First Year of Sports4Kids
HFRP
The 61-page case study evaluation of a US school-based programme providing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play at elementary schools
EducationPosted: 2007-12-14
Why Ranking Schools Would Do More Harm Than Good
AEU
An 11-page Australian paper considering the merits and demerits of national performance testing for schools
EducationPosted: 2007-12-20
Overview of Educational Issues and Programs in Latin America
CRS
A 6-page report providing an overview of the current level of educational attainment in Latin America, US educational programmes in the region and related legislative proposals
EducationPosted: 2008-01-02
What Works in Low-Performing Schools and Districts?
ECS
A 6-page US brief highlighting recent research exploring what works in improving low-performing schools and districts
EducationPosted: 2008-01-11
Common Vision, Different Paths
Pre-K Now, Zero to Three
A 36-page US report setting out the lessons learned from the experiences of five states with pre-natal-to-five childhood care and education systems
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-01-11
The Impact of School Leadership on Pupil Outcomes: Interim Report
DFES
This 158-page UK study focuses on the critical relationship between school leadership and improved pupil learning outcomes
EducationPosted: 2008-01-14
PISA 2006 Science Competencies for Tomorrow's World
OECD
The 390-page analysis of a PISA survey focusing on science education, and assessing mathematics and reading education
Education, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2008-01-14
Why Are Hispanic and African-Amercian Dropout Rates So High?
IZA
This 38-page discussion paper investigates why the dropout rates of Hispanic and African-American high school students in the US are so high
EducationPosted: 2008-01-21
School Readiness and Later Achievement
"Developmental Psychology"
This 12-page US paper reports on a meta analysis conducted to determine the key elements of school readiness and later learning achievement
EducationPosted: 2008-01-23
Raising the Participation Age in Education and Training to 18
DCSF - UK
A 74-page UK review of national and international research evidence exploring the likely impacts of raising the participation age for education and training in the UK
EducationPosted: 2008-02-08
Beyond the ABCs: Higher Education and Developing Countries
CGD
This 109-page working paper examines higher education in developing countries and its effects
Education, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-08
The Enhanced Reading Opportunities Study
IES
A 264-page US report presenting the early findings of 2 programmes aiming to improve the reading comprehension skills and school performance of below-average readers
EducationPosted: 2008-02-19
How Maternal, Family and Cumulative Risk Affect Absenteeism in Early Schooling
NCCP
A 4-page US factsheet showing the impact of maternal and family risks on chronic absenteeism in early schooling
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-02-22
Recognising and Rewarding Good Teachers
Online Opinion
An Australian article proposing a method for recognising and rewarding good teachers
EducationPosted: 2008-02-27
When Education Research Matters
AEI
A US paper examining the relationship between education research and policy
EducationPosted: 2008-02-28
How the Best-Performing School Systems Come Out on Top
McKinsey and Co.
This 56-page report examines the world's top-performing school systems and studies the causes of success and failure in education reform
EducationPosted: 2008-02-28
Ensuring the Attainment of Black Pupils: Management Guide
DCSF
A 289-page UK guidance paper to assist senior leaders to raise the achievement of Black pupils
EducationPosted: 2008-02-29
Gifted and Talented Education: Guidance on Preventing Underachievement
DCSF UK
A 30-page UK guidance paper highlighting the main issues to be discussed and addressed in preventing the underachievement of pupils with exceptional ability
EducationPosted: 2008-02-29
Does the Expansion of Higher Education Increase the Equality of Educational Opportunities?
IZA
This 58-page discussion paper examines the role of the expansion of HE in increasing the equality of tertiary education in Italy
EducationPosted: 2008-03-06
Horizon Report 2008
New Media Consortium
A 36-page US report describing six emerging educational technologies or practices likely to enter mainstream use in the US over the next 5 years
EducationPosted: 2008-03-08
Leading Numeracy: The Learner
Curriculum Leadership
The content of an Australian school leadership training module, examining how principals can help teachers to improve numeracy skills
EducationPosted: 2008-03-09
The Sure Start Journey: A Summary of Evidence
DCSF
This 49-page UK document summarizes the principal findings of research into the Sure Start programme, a system providing an integrated approach to children's services
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-03-11
The Importance of Education for the Reallocation of Labour
Institute for Futures Studies
This 57-page Swedish working paper examines how job and work flows vary by educational level
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , EducationPosted: 2008-03-16
How Maternal, Family and Cumulative Risks Affect Absenteeism in Early Schooling
NCCP
A 4-page US factsheet quantifying how maternal and family risk factors affect absenteeism in early childhood
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-03-18
Value-Added Measures for School Improvement
Department of Education - Victoria
A 26-page Australian report diiscussing the concept of value-added measures for evaluating school improvement and looking at international research on the subject
EducationPosted: 2008-03-19
After School Programs in the 21st Century: Their Potential and What It Takes to Achieve It
HFRP
A 12-page US evaluation of the impact of after school programmes
EducationPosted: 2008-03-23
Qualifying Religion: The Role of Plural Identities for Educational Production
IZA
This 46-page discussion paper examines the role of religious denomination for human capital formation
EducationPosted: 2008-03-25
Ten Years After College
ECS
This 141-page US report examines college graduates work experiences in the first 10 years after graduation, focusing on differences between those with academic degrees and those with career-oriented degrees
EducationPosted: 2008-04-02
All Our Students Thinking
ASCD
An article arguing that thinking skills should be taught in vocational and trade-level subjects as well as in academic subjects
EducationPosted: 2008-04-02
Minority Ethnic Pupils in the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England
DCSF
A 70-page report of UK research covering educational outcomes at age 16. It studies the associations between ethnicity and educational attainment
EducationPosted: 2008-04-04
The "Bologna Process" and College Enrolment Decisions
IZA
This 36-page discussion paper estimates the impact of the Bologna Process reforms on the decision of Italian students to go to college
EducationPosted: 2008-04-22
Too Young to Leave the Nest? The Effects of School Starting Age
IZA
A 59-page discussion paper examining the role of school starting age on long-term outcomes
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-04-24
Engaged for Success: Service-Learning as a Tool for High School Dropout Prevention
Civic Enterprises
A 36-page US report on the potential for service-learning to reduce high school dropout rates
EducationPosted: 2008-04-30
The Leadership Challenge: Improving Learning in Schools
ACER
An 88-page Australian report arguing that school leadership has become too complex a task for a single person
EducationPosted: 2008-04-30
Effective Ways of Teaching Complex Expression in Writing
DCSF
This 109-page UK report reviews the research literature on effective ways of teaching complex expression in writing at the secondary level
EducationPosted: 2008-05-04
Formalised Peer Mentoring Pilot Evaluation
DCSF
A 107-page UK report on the first year of the formalised peer mentoring scheme operated in secondary schools
EducationPosted: 2008-05-04
Preschool Education in Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian backgrounder into research on early childhood intervention and education
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-05-14
Getting Good Teachers into Challenging Schools
"Curriculum Leadership"
An Australian article on the problem of encouraging the best teachers to work in the most challenging schools
EducationPosted: 2008-05-15
Choosing to Learn
Project Syndicate
An article on the benefits attributed to the introduction of choice into the Swedish education system
EducationPosted: 2008-05-15
How Do We Transform Our Schools?
Hoover Institution
A US article considering how computer technology can be harnessed to improve education.
EducationPosted: 2008-05-15
The Economics of Early Childhood Policy
Rand Corporation
This 50-page US study applies economics to provide guidance for early childhood policy
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-05-17