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After a decade of work, HGSE’s EdRedesign says whether a community is red, blue, or purple doesn’t matter so much
Nine states join CEPR's newly launched initiative which aims to discover and share what works in education
Professor Martin West explains how a nationwide school voucher program could shake up public education
In her new book, Associate Professor Gabrielle Oliveira explores how, for immigrant families, uprooting is the gift they give their children for a better education
Project Zero's Carrie James and University of Birmingham’s Vicky Goodyear unpack the research on school phone bans, and the challenges of keeping devices out of classrooms
Testimony explores the most recent results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress showing declines in achievement
"There are lingering effects of the pandemic in terms of absenteeism. The pre-pandemic evidence of the impact of absenteeism on achievement was strong — not just for the students who were absent, but for their classmates."
Study looks at how leads at state education agencies find ways to support counselors, but need more support themselves
The event, held in partnership with the William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone, brought leaders and organizers from 31 states to Cambridge this year
A look at how HGSE alum Joe Reilly uses AI to bridge the gap between learning differences and student success
Statistician who explores how to best use modern methods in applied social science contexts has been promoted to the rank of professor of education
HGSE student Nancy Yee was selected as fellow and will work at the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance
And how I know the profession needs to dig deeper — and change
"These scholars bring fresh perspectives, problem-solving approaches and connections to global networks — cross-pollinating ideas that yield scientific breakthroughs and drive American competitiveness on the world stage."
Four students head to Holyoke, Massachusetts, to tackle transient student attendance
The final Askwith Education Forum of the 2024–25 academic year marked the launch of the B.R.A.V.E. Institute and explored challenges ahead for the U.S. education system
Schools have an essential part to play in confronting climate change and developing climate literacy
A panel of superintendents from across the U.S. joined CEPR leaders to discuss new data and share successes in navigating post-COVID challenges
An expert panel examines the potential impact on K–12 of Trump’s second term
How can we create more equitable pathways to successful careers in today’s economy?
As chronic absenteeism slows the pace of academic recovery, researchers urge states and districts to recommit to effective interventions
Although no state improved in both math and reading on the NAEP, the Education Recovery Scorecard highlights the work of over 100 districts performing above pre-pandemic levels in both math and reading
Professor Martin West discusses the DoEd’s responsibilities, the misconceptions surrounding its influence, and the historical and political forces that have shaped its existence
Ph.D. candidate Lily An helps shape how we evaluate students with her research
"We’re going from having had a comparatively high standard for high-school graduation to having one of the lowest in the nation."
“There’s been a decline in trust in large institutions generally, and I would interpret that change as a broader phenomenon rather than anything specific to education. But it does shift the lay of the land.”
"He does want to abolish the Department of Education, which was created in 1979, but it’s not clear what that means — just get rid of the bureaucracy or go further and cut the funding for education?"
Is it finally time to ban phones from schools?
UCLA's Laura Chávez-Moreno discusses how bilingual education programs influence the racialization of Latinx students
Discussion of MCAS and Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 focuses on implications for teachers and students
With only a handful of states still using high school exit exams, Education Now's experts consider their effectiveness and discusses ways to help all youth succeed.
Child and family policy expert Elliot Haspel, Ed.M.'09, discusses the challenges and potential solutions for universal childcare in the United States
A new report investigates whether high-stakes graduation tests improve student achievement and long-term success
Senior Lecturer Joe Blatt’s Advancing the Public Understanding of Education: Election Edition encourages students to think like journalists
Education Now explores the higher education financial aid landscape amid the fallout of FAFSA's troubling rollout.
"One of the things you learn by looking at what happened in the early 1980s is that, were a president to want to eliminate the department, it would take a massive investment of political capital."
Educational economist Matthew Kraft, Ed.D.'13, was appointed in July
"It’s not just thinking about what they need to do to reduce their impact on the environment but also thinking about what they need to do to adapt to a changing climate."
"The money did contribute to the recovery, [but] could the money have had a bigger impact? Yes."
A new study finds federal relief funds, which will expire this fall, helped with academic recovery, especially in low-income schools, but urges states to help students who still remain behind
To complete the recovery, researchers advise states to target resources on academic interventions, such as tutoring and summer learning, and reducing absenteeism
Why one student’s work to combat media misinformation is personal
New book emphasizes need to advance beyond workforce diversity efforts focused purely on recruitment and retention
Olivia Chi, Ed.M.'17, Ph.D.'20, discusses the ongoing efforts to ensure the quality and stability of the teaching workforce
Christina Grant outlines her vision for the Center for Educational Policy Research at Harvard as she joins as its executive director this spring
A panel of experts discuss new findings from the Education Recovery Scorecard in an Askwith Education Forum on COVID-era learning loss
A pediatrician discusses the prevalence and effects of corporal punishment in schools, and what it might take to end it for good
Support for low-income prospective college students and their families more crucial than ever during troubled federal financial aid rollout