Education
Beyond the Bubble: Technology and the Future of Student Assessment
Education Sector
This 19-page US paper evaluates a number of new research projects that demonstrate how information technology can both deepen and broaden assessment practices in elementary and secondary education by testing new skills and concepts and doing so more comprehensively
EducationPosted: 2009-02-19
Tennessee Growth Models: A Response from Dr. William Sanders
Education Sector
A response to the artcle, "Are We There Yet Yet? What Policymakers Can Learn About Tennessee's Growth Model"
EducationPosted: 2009-03-19
Sage on the Stage
Education Next
This US study finds that 8th grade students in the U.S. score higher on standardized tests in math and science when their teachers allocate greater amounts of class time to lecture-style presentations than to group problem-solving activities
EducationPosted: 2011-04-20
All Together Now? Educating High and Low Achievers in the Same Classroom
Education Next
An 8-page US article discussing how best to deal with the enormous variation in the academic level of students coming into any given classroom
EducationPosted: 2010-11-23
The Unknown World of Charter High Schools
Education Next
A US analysis analysis of the impacts of charter school attendance on educational attainment
EducationPosted: 2010-03-04
Unlocking the Secrets of High-Performing Charters
Education Next
A US article identifying practices that produce success in charter schools
EducationPosted: 2011-07-14
Does Competition Improve Public Schools?
Education Next
This US study examines the impact of the nation’s largest private school scholarship program on the performance of students who remain in the public schools
EducationPosted: 2010-11-17
Diplomatic Mission
Education Next
This 8-page US article describes how the administration has sensitively set a new course for the federal government’s role in the reform of teacher pay
EducationPosted: 2010-11-23
Education Matters: Government, Markets and New Zealand
Education Forum
This 422-page study of New Zealand's education system makes the case for a market-oriented system
EducationPosted: 2004-04-16
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
Diversifying Teacher Compensation
Education Commission of the States and The Teaching Commission
A 26-page U.S. issue paper studying current efforts in the U.S. to rethink and redesign teacher pay systems
EducationPosted: 2005-12-11
A Policymaker's Primer on Education Research: How to Understand, Evaluate and Use It
Education Commission of The States
A U.S. reference for those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of education research methodology and serve the real-world needs of those wishing to incorporate the findings of research in policy decisions
EducationPosted: 2004-03-31
Teacher Perceptions of the Work Environment in Hard-to-Staff Schools
Education Commission of the States
This U.S. study compares hard-to-staff schools in North Carolina with other schools in the state, examining race, poverty, school achievement and teacher perception of the working environment
EducationPosted: 2004-12-14
Eight Questions on Teacher Recruitment and Retention: What Does the Research Say?
Education Commission of the States
A 12-page summary of a U.S. report designed to help policymakers gain a better understanding of the nature of the teacher workforce and of promising recruitment and retention strategies
EducationPosted: 2005-11-01
Diversifying Teacher Compensation
Education Commission of the States
A 24-page US issue paper providing an overview of research on diversifying teacher pay
EducationPosted: 2006-04-11
No Time to Waste: The Vital Role of College and University Leaders in Improving Science and Mathematics Education
Education Commission of the States
A U.S. conference presentation identifying teachers and teaching institutions as the pivot points for improving science and mathematics education
EducationPosted: 2004-12-14
No Child Left Behind Policy Brief: Implications for the Early Learning Field
Education Commission of the States
An 8-page policy brief clarifying the requirements of NCLB for the early learning sector and examining the implications of NCLB for early learning
EducationPosted: 2004-06-16
International School Finance
Education Commission of the States
A 3-page note comparing America's school funding with that of other developed countries. Contains direct links to original data sources
EducationPosted: 2004-11-12
School Facilities
Education Commission of the States
This 4-page US brief highlights recent research dealing with the design, use and educational impact of school facilites
EducationPosted: 2006-05-11
Alternative Certification: A Growing Trend to Address the Teacher Shortage
Education Commission of the States
This 5-page U.S. policy brief examines how alternative certification programmes are being used to recruit more minority, males and individuals with expertise in high-demand subject areas
EducationPosted: 2005-01-15
Ensuring Rigor in the High School: What States are Doing
Education Commission of the States
A 6-page U.S. policy brief examining some of the strategies being used in the U.S. to improve the rigour of high school curricula
EducationPosted: 2006-01-24
The Impact of Mentoring on Teacher Retention: What the Research Says
Education Commission of the States
This US report reviews existing research to determine the effectiveness of teacher induction programs, especially in relation to teacher retention
EducationPosted: 2004-03-05
In Teachers' Hands: Effective Literacy Teaching Practices
Edith Cowan University
The report of an Australian project investigating the link between childrens' growth in English literacy in early schooling and their teachers' classroom teaching practices
EducationPosted: 2006-09-06
Friendly Schools and Families Program
ECU
An Australian evidence-based program designed to achieve a reduction in school bullying
EducationPosted: 2007-06-25
Strengthening Parents’ Ability to Provide the Guidance and Support That Matter Most in High School
ECS
This 7-page US policy brief highlights research indicating the types of parental involvement that positively impact high school students
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-12-13
Using State Policies to Ensure Effective Assessment and Placement in Remedial Education
ECS
A 13-page US policy brief proposing systems that could increase the success of underprepared students through more effective policies and practices
EducationPosted: 2012-05-08
PreK-Grade 3 Reading and Literacy Practices That Matter
ECS
A 5-page US snapshot of five recent research studies addressing reading and literacy in the early grades
EducationPosted: 2011-10-11
What Impacts Student Success in College Persistence and Completion?
ECS
A 10-page US compilation of research studies addressing postsecondary success and completion
EducationPosted: 2010-08-09
Children's Classroom Engagement and School Readiness Gains in Prekindergarten
ECS
A summary of a US research project to describe patterns of children's engagement in prekindergarten classrooms and explore whether some patterns of engagement bring about greater gains for children than others and whether some are particularly beneficial for poor children
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2010-11-09
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
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
Getting Past Go
ECS
An 11-page US brief detailing a 50-state policy scan of accountability and continuous improvement policies for remedial and developmental education. The paper also presents four case studies, which show how states have confronted college readiness challenges
EducationPosted: 2011-02-01
Strengthening Parents' Ability to Provide the Guidance and Support that Matter Most in High School
ECS
This 7-page US policy brief considers the benefits of parental involvement and ways of supporting it
EducationPosted: 2008-08-28
Advantage None: Re-examining Hoxby's Findings of Charter School Benefits
Economic Policy Institute
A 33-page U.S. briefing paper providing a critical analysis of an earlier study finding improved educational outcomes at charter schools
EducationPosted: 2005-04-21
The Charter School Dust-Up: Examining the Evidence on Enrollment and Achievement
Economic Policy Institute
A 14-page introduction and summary to a report providing a comprehensive examination of achievement, enrolment and accountability in U.S. charter schools
EducationPosted: 2005-04-13
Key Data on Education in Europe 2009
EACEA
This 280-page report draws on qualitative and quantitative data to provide an overview of the education systems of 31 European countries, and how these systems are dealing with common educational challenges
Education, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-27
The Economic Benefit of Increased Participation in Education and Training
Dusseldorp Skills Forum and Business Council of Australia
This 36-page Australian report tests the merits of the economic case for increased policy emphasis on youth participation in education, training and employment
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2005-06-14
Disenchantment, Disengagement, Disappearance
Dusseldorp Skills Forum
A 60-page Australian paper on truancy, using statistics from Australia, New Zealand and the U.K.
EducationPosted: 2004-09-24
Blended Learning: The Best of Both Worlds
Donnell-Kay Foundation
This 28-page US report examines today's digital and online offerings for public school students in Colorado, and discusses the importance of implementing a shift to a blended model of learning that combines face to face, online and digital learning
Education, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-03-03
Schooling and Citizenship: Evidence from Compulsory Schooling Reforms
DIW
A 48-page German discussion paper examining the relationship between years of schooling and a range of political outcome measures
Governance & Politics, EducationPosted: 2007-03-01
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
Investigating the Effective Use of Resources in Secondary Schools
DfES
A 54-page UK study designed to validate school effectiveness measures, to investigate the nature of effective schools and identify the good practice that has contributed to their effectiveness
EducationPosted: 2006-10-04
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
Pupils’ Perceptions Shape Educational Achievement
DFE
This 53-page UK research looks at whether pupils’ perceptions shape their effort, motivation, and educational achievement. More specifically, it examines whether pupils believe that their efforts will be more or less fairly rewarded when they are assessed by their teacher than when they are assessed by an anonymous external examiner
EducationPosted: 2010-11-12
Education Without Borders: International Trade in Education
DFAT - Australia
An 88-page Australian report examining major factors contributing to the emergence of the global education market
EducationPosted: 2007-03-27
ICT and Transformative Education Policy
DERN
A 9-page Australian paper on the effects of ICT on education policy
Education, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-06-02
Workers with Low Literacy or Numeracy Skills: Characteristics, Jobs, and Education and Training Patterns
Department of Labour - New Zealand
This 58-page New Zealand paper examines the characteristics and education and training patterns of adults in employment who have low literacy or numeracy skills
Education, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-07-12
The Evaluation of the Career and Transition (CATS) Pilots
Department of Education, Science and Training - Australian Government
An independent report on pilot schemes set up in Australia to test methodologies for providing enhanced career and transition support to young people aged 13-19 years. Linked page contains the executive summary and links to the two volumes of the report
EducationPosted: 2004-06-29
Teaching Reading
Department of Education, Science and Training
The 129-page report of the Australian national inquiry into the teaching of literacy
EducationPosted: 2005-12-11
Measure Your Improvements: Investors in People in schools and colleges
Department of Education and Skills - U.K.
This 11-page U.K. booklet describes the Investors in People (IIP) standard for teaching staff development and its benefits
EducationPosted: 2005-05-11
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
The Impact of Learning on Unemployed, Low-Qualified Adults: A Systematic Review
Department for Work and Pensions - UK
This 136-page UK review explores the impact of learning on employment outcomes for low-qualified adults who are unemployed or at risk of losing their jobs
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , EducationPosted: 2006-08-15
Independent Review of the Teaching of Early Reading
Department for Education and Skills - UK
This 105-page UK review suggests ways forward and pinpoints areas where change is called for to raise standards of reading
EducationPosted: 2006-03-20
Success and Sustainability: Developing the Strategically-Focused School
Department for Education and Skills - UK
This 93-page U.K. booklet describes how schools can build on good short-term school development planning
EducationPosted: 2005-05-24
Education Improvement Partnerships
Department for Education and Skills - U.K.
This 26-page U.K. prospectus explores the concept of Education Improvement Partnerships, designed to provide unity and sharper purpose to collaboration in the education service
EducationPosted: 2005-03-30
Level 2 Adult Vocational Learning - A Qualitative Study of Motivations, Experiences and Outcomes
Department for Education and Skills - U.K.
A 151-page U.K. report exploring the benefits of level 2 vocational qualifications for adult learners
Education, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2005-07-14
Economic Evaluation of the Pupil Learning Credits Scheme
Department for Education and Skills - U.K.
A 22-page analysis of the effect of the Pupil Learning Credits policy initiative on pupil attainment and attendance in English inner city schools
EducationPosted: 2005-12-29
Evaluation of Behaviour and Education Support Teams
Department for Education and Skills - U.K.
A 129-page U.K. report presenting findings from an evaluation of Behaviour and Education Support Teams, working to schools, families and children at risk of developing behavioural, emotional and attendance problems
EducationPosted: 2005-12-06
Schools Out: Can Teachers, Social Workers and Health Staff Learn to Live Together?
Demos
A 66-page U.K. report about emerging practice in extended schools and its implications for public services and communities
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-23
Quality Education: The Case for an Education Revolution in Our Schools
DEEWR
A 38-page Australian report calling for a culture of high expectations for students and teachers
EducationPosted: 2008-09-16
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
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
Attainment by Pupil Characteristics, in England 2007/08
DCSF
This 25-page UK statistical release gives information on attainment by different pupil characteristics, specifically gender, ethnicity, eligibility for free school meals, special educational needs and English as a first language
EducationPosted: 2008-12-12
Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum (England)
DCSF
This 210-page review has tried to capture the distinctiveness of the primary phase. The curriculum that primary children are offered must enable them to enjoy this unique stage of childhood, inspire learning and develop the knowledge, skills and understanding which are the building blocks for secondary education and later life
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-05-13
Supporting Parents in Promoting Early Learning
DCSF
A 208-page evaluation of the UK's Early Learning Partnership Project, which aimed to put in place family-level educational support for young children
Families, Children & Youth, EducationPosted: 2008-06-26
Promoting and Supporting Positive Behaviour in Primary Schools
DCSF
This i4-page UK document provides a set of learning opportunities designed to help primary school children develop social, emotional and behavioral skills
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-03-13
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
Gangs and Group Offending Guidance for Schools
DCSF
A 47-page UK guide for schools offering advice on tackling gang issues
EducationPosted: 2008-05-28
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
Pre-school, School and Family Influences on Children's Development during Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11): Final Report from the Primary Phase
DCSF
The 12-page final report of the primary phase of a UK longitudinal study which uses multi-level modelling to investigate the effects of home background, pre-school and primary education on pupils’ attainment and social / behavioural development.
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-28
The Impact of Parental Involvement on Children’s Education
DCSF
A 12-page UK guide providing a summary of research evidence on the impact of parental involvement on children’s education, the stages at which it is know to have an impact, and the types of activities are influential.
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-11-28
Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties
DCSF
This 217-page UK report focuses on the identification of dyslexia among students and the possible intervention approaches that can be made by teachers and parents
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-07-24
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 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
Services for Academic Libraries in the New Era
D-Lib Magazine
This paper documents the integration of Web 2.0 services into the working framework of advanced academic libraries worldwide
Education, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-07-20
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
Social Capital in Theory and Practice
CSHE
A 123-page Australian report exploring the use of social capital theory in understanding educational advantage/disadvantage from a public policy development perspective
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-05-28
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
Canada’s Hidden Deficit: The Social Cost of Low Literacy Skills
CPRN
A 45-page Canadian study exploring the social costs of low literacy
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-24
Enhancing the Flow of Supply and Demand Information among Training Institutions, Students and Employers
CPRN
This 53-page Canadian report studies international practices for connecting students to training and jobs
Education, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-10-15
Aboriginal Education: Strengthening the Foundations
CPRN
This 102-page research paper provides a detailed analysis of the current state of Aboriginal educational programs and policies across Canada’s regions and highlight the successes, failures and lessons learned
Indigenous Affairs, EducationPosted: 2009-12-19
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
Fostering Quality in Canada's Post-secondary Institutions
CPRN
This 66-page report offers a transparent quality improvement process for Canada's universities
EducationPosted: 2006-09-08
Beating the Odds IV: A City-by-City Analysis of Student Performance and Achievement Gaps on State Assessments. Results from the 2002-2003 School Year
Council of the Great City Schools
This 389-page U.S. provisional report indicates that during the first year of NCLB, students in U.S. big city schools showed significant gains in reading and mathematics
EducationPosted: 2004-04-18
The Future of Schooling in Australia
Council for the Australian Federation
This 39-page report provides a new statement on the future of schooling in Australia, based on a national framework
EducationPosted: 2007-04-26
What Community College Policies and Practices are Effective in Promoting Student Success
Community College Research Center
This 129-page US study seeks to identify those policies and practices of community colleges that are effective in enabling their students to succeed in postsecondary education
EducationPosted: 2006-06-03
Investing in Learning: School Funding Policies to Foster High Performance
Committee of Economic Development
This 72-page U.S. report presents findings and recommendations on public schools financing reform
EducationPosted: 2004-04-12
The Whole Child
Commission on the Whole Child
A US report calling for increased attention to conditions essential to learning
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-04-21
Growing Community Schools: The Role of Cross-Boundary Leadership
Coalition for Community Schools
A 56-page US report illustrating how cross-boundary leadership helps community schools move from pilot projects to large-scale, community-wide education reform strategies
EducationPosted: 2006-06-14
Community-Based Learning: Engaging Students for Success and Citizenship
Coalition for Community Schools
This 64-page US paper describes the effectiveness of involving students in "real world" problem solving as a means of engaging them in the learning process
EducationPosted: 2006-03-22
National Numeracy Review Report
COAG
The report of an Australian review conducted to inform best practice for teaching numeracy and mathematics
EducationPosted: 2008-07-30
Teacher and School Leader Quality and Sustainability
Closing the Gap Clearinghouse
An 11-page Australian resource sheet summarizing research on teacher and school leader quality and sustainability
EducationPosted: 2011-01-28
Working Together: Aligning State Systems and Policiies for Individual and Regional Prosperity
CLASP
A 45-page US report containing proposals for improving education and training systems to enhance the ability of workers to advance to better jobs
Education, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-02-24
Beyond Basic Skills
CLASP
This 17-page US report describes strategies that state policymakers can use to strengthen connections between basic skills education and postsecondary education to help lower-skilled adults and out-of-school youth attain the postsecondary credentials they need to advance in the labor market
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , EducationPosted: 2011-03-24
Beyond Basic Skills
CLASP
This US report describes six state strategies to better connect basic skills education to postsecondary education and careers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , EducationPosted: 2011-03-15
The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts
Civic Enterprises
A 44-page US study of young people dropping out of high school, to ascertain their personal characteristics and reasons
Education, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-03-10
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
In Defence of Non-Government Schools
CIS
This 14-page Australian issue analysis reiterates the reasons for public funding of non-government schools, with a rational and ethical defence of non-government schools and their contribution to the public good and society
EducationPosted: 2009-07-05
Revisiting Indigenous Education
CIS
This 30-page Australian paper argues that there is no ‘gap’ between the literacy and numeracy of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students
Indigenous Affairs, EducationPosted: 2009-04-28