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A Look at Barriers to Participation for Spanish-Speaking Parents: 2019
A new Data point using National Household Education Survey data shows that Spanish-speaking families or enrolled students reported barriers to participating in school activities due to language, though many were provided language services. » More info
Review of Tier 2 Literacy Interventions in the Northern Mariana Islands
REL Pacific conducted a systematic review of Tier 2 literacy interventions for students in grades K–3, including interventions currently used by the Public School System in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Evidence and Gap Map identifies which interventions have positive findings from rigorous research. The aim of this report is to provide support for selecting appropriate Tier 2 literacy interventions and strategies for implementation. » More info
NCER Hosts Virtual Office Hours for Research Training Program Grant Applicants
The IES research centers are hosting virtual office hours to provide technical assistance for grant applicants interested in Research Training Programs at NCER. More information on the virtual office hours is available here. » More info
The Work of IES
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Office of Science
The IES Office of Science oversees peer review of reports and research grant applications.
Peer Review of Reports
Peer Review of Grant Applications
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Featured Resources
The Standards for Excellence in Education Research (SEER)
Learn more about the Standards and access resources for making education research more transformational.
Transition from DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Fact Sheet
Information about the Federal government's transition from the DUNS Number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Featured Publications
Educator's Practice Guide to Support Reading For Understanding, K-3
This new What Works Clearinghouse guide has research-based recommendations for improving early grades reading and ideas and tips for implementation in the classroom.
Guide to Education Data Privacy
This free resource for states and districts was developed by practitioners in the field through the National Forum on Education Statistics. It is designed to assist school staff in protecting the confidentiality of student data.
Latest Posts from the IES Blog
New Topic Landing Page:
IES Topic Pages
Learn more about what IES is doing across the Centers on critical topics in education including English Learners, STEM, Literacy, Career and Technical Education, and Postsecondary Education.
