Institute of Education Sciences

Parents of elementary school children can check out this IES resource that provides these family activities with easy-to-follow instructions that help children in grades K-3 practice foundational reading skills:

Check out this IES fact sheet that provides resources for parents and caregivers of young children to support emergent literacy at home:

This week, we're featuring resources to support parents as they promote literacy at home. Check out these fast facts from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to learn about the early literacy activities parents and caregivers are doing most often:

To help educators implement evidence-based practices, IES has developed a guide for improving literacy outcomes for students. Check out our new blog to learn more about this guide and access additional IES resources that support literacy:

The What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade, provides recommendations for educators to improve reading skills. Read the recommendations below and click on the link for more info: https://lnkd.in/eWKzah39

This week, IES is highlighting resources that support educators teaching reading. According to the most recent NAEP, The Nation's Report Card results, 40% of fourth graders scored below the Basic achievement level in reading. Stay tuned to learn how educators and parents can help all students read.

We are excited to announce the launch of the first phase of our major digital modernization initiative, a project that began five years ago to improve the public's ability to access education research, evaluations, and statistics. This multi-phase effort is designed to make IES resources more accessible to educators, policymakers, and families, ensuring that high-quality, evidence-based information is easier to find, understand, and apply. This first phase introduces a new search and other technologies that enhance access to IES data and research. Future phases will build on this progress, further enhancing functionality, streamlining operations, and increasing the reach and impact of IES resources. As we continue this transformation, our focus remains on delivering meaningful improvements that strengthen the connection between education research and those who rely on it to inform policies and practices.

Learn how the IES- and National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded National AI Institute for Exceptional Education at the University at Buffalo is developing tools to help children with speech and language difficulties:

📣 We're hiring! IES is hiring a communications specialist to join the Communications Management Office: 💼 This is a GS 12/13 position (salary range $101,401 - $156,755 per year) 🌐 It is based in Washington, DC 📅 The position will close on January 21 or once we receive 150 applications Interested? Apply today! Know someone who would be a good fit for the position? Please forward this along. 🔗 For public applicants, use this link: https://lnkd.in/eCJ3Mxi8 🔗 For current or former federal employees or those who are eligible under a special hiring authority, use this link: https://lnkd.in/eeWRDnvU

Chronic #absenteeism (missing at least 10% of school days) is a major issue impacting the U.S. education system. Over the past year, IES has compiled research findings and evidence-based tools from across the centers that educators and policymakers can use to improve student attendance and engagement. These resources fall into four areas: ➡️Text messaging with families. ➡️Using data and early warning systems. ➡️Partnering with families. ➡️Promoting a positive school climate and safe learning conditions. https://lnkd.in/esxdXcKr #IESYearInReview