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What's New at IES
Dec5

Scientific Support for Measuring Children's Knowledge and Skills at Kindergarten Entry Using a State-Developed Tool

REL Southwest examined the construct validity of the New Mexico Kindergarten Observation Tool, an observational measure of students' knowledge and skills completed by the kindergarten teacher at the beginning of the year. » More info

Dec5

Reading Achievement of U.S. Fourth-Grade Students in an International Context

Results from the 2016 Progress in International Study (PIRLS) and ePIRLS assessments » More info

Nov28

New Findings Describing Development of Rating Systems To Document the Quality of Early Childhood Education Programs

A new evaluation report describes states' progress in developing and implementing rating systems to document the quality of early childhood education programs. The report found substantial differences in implementation across states. » More info

The Work of IES

Watch a short video on how IES is supporting the development and use of independent education research, evaluation, and statistics.

Standards and Review

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The IES Standards and Review Office oversees peer review of reports and research grant applications.

Peer Review of Reports
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Featured Publications

Teacher reading to and taking questions from a group of young studentsEducator’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

NAEP 2015 Results: Technology and Engineering Literacy

Little schoolgirl smiling while using digital tablet at desk in classroomSee results from the first Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) assessment.

Visit the TEL results page.

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