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Looking at What’s Ahead for Education
In this publication, readers can examine future possibilities raised by KnowledgeWorks’ recent explorations of the future of learning in five key areas that shape how education operates today and will determine what unfolds for education systems and learners in the future.
A Policymaker’s Guide to State Summative Assessment Systems
In partnership with EdTrust, this policy guide offers an overview of federal requirements, considerations for policymakers to increase the quality and function of assessments, and examples of innovative state approaches to flexibilities in federal policy.
A 1975 law helped kids with disabilities access education. Schools now need more help
In the 1970s, a landmark federal law gave children with disabilities a right to a free, public education, and offered federal money. Today, many say that isn't enough. With insight from Tammy Kolbe of American Institutes for Research.
Return on Investment in Education Toolkit
Facing tight budgets? A System Strategy Return on Investment (SSROI) approach provides a fresh perspective on evaluating educational investments. Learn how this method can guide strategic decisions, enhance student outcomes, and promote financial sustainability.
Setting Students Up for Success: Tips on Coaching College Students
In postsecondary research, comprehensive approaches to student success programs are shown to have the greatest impact on student outcomes. MDRC’s evaluation of one such program points to a connection between frequent, high-quality coaching and credit accumulation, a key measure of college success.
Early Childhood Administrators Value Data for Decisionmaking
DQC’s 2024 national poll of early childhood administrators surveyed early childhood administrators to find out how they are collecting, using and reporting data.
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