IES Research

The #WWC published 10 study reviews meeting standards that earned evidence tiers in March, including two on interventions that earned a Tier 1 rating. Find these studies with Tier 1 interventions at ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/Searc… #EducationResearch #FindWhatWorks #EvidenceBased

Intentional stakeholder engagement doesn’t happen by chance. Learn how REL Pacific collaborated with the Hawai‘i Public Charter School Commission to develop an evidence-based approach centered on transparency and collaboration: ow.ly/LLTL50YK82T #RELPacific

Students who feel safe and valued at school are more likely to engage and succeed. REL NW highlights 6 ways teachers can help build positive relationships with students: ies.ed.gov/learn/blog/how… #StudentEngagement

Writing doesn’t have to happen during just one block of the school day. ✏️ An educator shares how she’s using REL Mid-Atlantic’s Toolkit to make writing visible across math, science, and social studies. Toolkit ➡️ ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/writi… Webinar ➡️ youtu.be/vyxBDWNawys?si…

If you work in education in the Northwest, this newsletter is for you! REL Northwest shares research, tools, and updates focused on AK, ID, OR, MT, and WA. Subscribe to stay informed: bit.ly/3OUaFZZ #EducationResearch

📅 On May 12th at 1:00PM CST, join REL Midwest for a webinar on teaching #fractions with confidence. Learn practical, classroom-ready strategies and explore free, research-based tools for middle grade educators. #EducationLeadership 🔗 Register: air-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

If families aren’t attending school events, the issue may be event design. Get REL NW’s 6 strategies to increase participation & strengthen school-family partnerships: ies.ed.gov/learn/blog/6-s… #FamilyEngagement

Research shows small-group tutoring (2–4 students) can deliver strong results at lower cost than one-on-one models. Learn more in this REL Northwest blog. ies.ed.gov/learn/blog/how… #Tutoring

Check out a REL Pacific infographic designed to help district and school leaders use education data effectively, summarizing essential data types & principles that support student learning. #RELPacific #DataUse #EducationLeadership Raw link: ow.ly/XFyj50YBJ6Z

On 4/23, REL Appalachia, REL Midwest, REL Northeast & Islands, REL Central, and the National Comprehensive Center will host a webinar highlighting toolkits that support evidence-based math instruction, including REL AP’s Early Math Toolkit. Register: ow.ly/VsSj50YBHT1

Timely feedback helps students learn. Tech can help provide it quickly, even in large lectures. This REL NW blog shares ways to use classroom response systems effectively: ies.ed.gov/learn/blog/usi… #EdTech #Postsecondary

How can schools connect classroom learning to real challenges in students’ communities? This new video from REL Appalachia introduces the Empowerment Schools model, which engages middle school students in work-based learning and builds career mindsets: youtube.com/watch?v=7_g81S…

Looking for strategies to advance #EarlyLiteracy and foster a love of reading? REL Midwest’s new documentary highlights how Michigan schools are strengthening reading skills and boosting #StudentEngagement through high-quality instruction. 🔗 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=HLON8N…

A new REL Pacific study examines how the revised College of the Marshall Islands English language arts placement process relates to student course performance and persistence. Explore the findings! #RELPacific #CollegeReadiness Raw link: ow.ly/wzIO50YBJ17

Repeating Algebra I freshman year can limit access to advanced math later. This REL NW blog outlines strategies schools can use for grade 9 math placement. ies.ed.gov/learn/blog/mak… #Algebra

Who can make educational decisions for students living with kinship caregivers or grandfamilies? REL Appalachia created an infographic with a flowchart to help educators navigate decision-making for students in informal care placements. Download here: ow.ly/gQvO50YBHQt

In a recent REL Mid-Atlantic webinar, Steve Graham shared a powerful reminder: writing doesn’t just improve writing. 🎥 Watch the webinar: ow.ly/uoe650YBIcQ Explore the toolkit ow.ly/593W50YBIcR

Effective teaching includes more than instruction. Research points to 6 elements such as classroom environment & feedback. Learn more: ies.ed.gov/sites/default/… #Teaching

A new blog post from REL Mid-Atlantic highlights research-based tools from across the REL network designed to help state education leaders strengthen literacy systems. Read it here: ow.ly/KsK050YBJcL

📅 On May 12th at 1:00PM CST, join REL Midwest for a webinar on teaching #fractions with confidence. Learn practical, classroom-ready strategies and explore free, research-based tools for middle grade educators. #EducationLeadership 🔗 Register: air-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…